“The Role of CPSB and CASB in the Transformation and Growth of Counties” By CS Peterson Mwangi

We will discuss.. What Governance is, Governance Checklist, Governance Audit, Board Evaluation, Role of the CS as the Conscience of the Board Interface between Professional Bodies and County Governments

Corporate Governance The manner in which the power of an institution is exercised in the stewardship of the institution’s total portfolio of assets and resources with the objective of maintaining and increasing stakeholder value and satisfaction

Governance Principles Integrity – adherence to values Accountability – to stakeholders Transparency – In your activities Recognition and protection of stakeholder rights

Governance Checklist A list of governance standards and expected performance benchmarks The purpose is to ensure that standards and expectations are tracked and performance measured Helps determine and address governance gaps

Checklist Development Process What is your mission statement? List your strategic objectives, What are your values? What are your Duties and responsibilities? What are your service standards?

Checklist Development Process Legal requirements Regulatory standards Industry standards Policies and Procedures

For Effective Governance Define standards bechmarks Legal Regulatory Policies & procedures Ensure adequate training Establish tools for measuring performance

Relevant Documents for an Effective CPSB, CASB Constitution of Kenya 2010, County Governments Act 2012, Employment Act 2005, Public Finance Management Act 2007, Policies for managing HR issues eg promotion, leave, benefits Procedures for undertaking their work eg recruitment, discipline, dismissal

Relevant Documents for an Effective CPSB, CASB County Development plan Service Charter

Strategic Tools Governance Audit, Board Evaluation Performance Management as

Governance Audit An assessment of the appropriateness, adequacy and effectiveness of policies, structures and processes for decision making in an institution to safeguard the interest of stakeholders

Governance Audit - Parameters Existence of an effective and independent board Capable and effective leadership and management team Strategic direction of the entity Compliance with laws and regulations Communication with stakeholders Corporate social responsibility

Benefits of Governance Audit Enhances individual and institutional performance and productivity greater levels of accountability Helps identify gaps and therefore take corrective action compliance management

Implementation & Challenges Implementation – COG Award What would you think are the challenges that would be encountered in the counties in undertaking governance audits?

Board Evaluation Board Evaluation is the assessment of the appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of a board in delivering value to stakeholders

Appropriateness Composition Accordance with laws and regulations Right skill mix Right number

Efficiency Do they deliver On time On budget Without wastage Does the board add value?

Effectively Does the board create value for stakeholders? Right strategies Right policies Right HR

Areas of Evaluation Governance Strategy Planning Risk Management Financial performance Stakeholder relations

Performance Management What gets measured, gets done Agreed performance standards Regular evaluation Corrective measures Reprimand

Role of the Certified Secretary As conscience of the Board As custodian of Governance

As conscience of the Board Is the CEO of the board Sets the agenda of the board together with the Chairman Takes minutes of the board meetings Maintains the board attendance register Abuse of Office Upholds professionalism

As Custodian of Governance Ensures adherence to all relevant laws regulations and policies Ensures the enactment of relevant HR policies and procedures Avoidance of conflict of interest

Leveraging Positional advantage; power to act effectively The CPS can use the advantage of their position to promote professionalism and good governance Ensure the employment of people who uphold the principles of good governance Ensure reprimand of people who breach governance principles

Interface between Professional Bodies and County Governments Recognize Professionals PB’s should engage the COG Professionals should engage CPSB’s and CASB’s at local level Recognizing professionals raises performance bar Improves quality of servcice to the residents

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