County Government of Siaya
Office of the County Secretary
Elizabeth Adongo
County Secretary
The Office of the County Secretary is established under the County Governments Act, 2012 and serves as the head of the county public service, secretary to the County Executive Committee (CEC), and the principal coordinator of county administration. The office ensures efficient implementation of county executive decisions, coordination of departments, and effective public service management.
Core Functions of the Office of the County Secretary
1 Secretary to the County Executive Committee (CEC)
- Organize and coordinate County Executive Committee meetings.
- Prepare meeting agendas in consultation with the Governor.
- Record and maintain minutes and resolutions.
- Communicate CEC decisions to departments for implementation.
- Monitor implementation of CEC resolutions.
2 Head of the County Public Service
- Provide strategic leadership to the County Public Service.
- Coordinate operations of county departments and entities.
- Promote professionalism, ethics, accountability, and integrity.
- Ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
3 Coordination of County Administration
- Coordinate implementation of county policies, programmes, and projects.
- Promote collaboration among County Executive departments.
- Resolve interdepartmental administrative issues.
- Monitor institutional performance.
4 Policy Coordination and Implementation
- Coordinate implementation of County Executive policies.
- Monitor progress of county programmes and strategic initiatives.
- Facilitate policy harmonization across departments.
- Prepare implementation status reports.
5 Executive Decision Management
- Communicate executive directives and decisions.
- Track implementation of Governor's and CEC resolutions.
- Ensure timely execution of executive assignments.
6 Strategic Planning and Performance Management
- Coordinate preparation and implementation of strategic plans.
- Monitor departmental performance.
- Coordinate performance contracting and appraisal systems.
- Prepare county performance reports.
7 Public Service Management
- Coordinate administration of the County Public Service.
- Oversee institutional reforms and organizational development.
- Promote quality management systems.
- Coordinate change management initiatives.
8 Intergovernmental Relations
- Coordinate collaboration with the National Government.
- Facilitate relations with other county governments.
- Coordinate engagement with constitutional commissions and state agencies.
- Support implementation of intergovernmental agreements.
9 Public Participation and Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate public participation initiatives.
- Facilitate engagement with development partners, civil society, and the private sector.
- Coordinate stakeholder consultations on county programmes.
10 Disaster and Emergency Coordination
- Coordinate county emergency preparedness and response.
- Support disaster management coordination across departments.
- Facilitate emergency communication and resource mobilization.
11 Administrative Services
- Coordinate county administrative services.
- Supervise executive administrative support functions.
- Manage official records and executive correspondence.
- Coordinate protocol services for the County Executive.
12 Governance and Institutional Development
- Promote good governance and accountability.
- Coordinate implementation of governance reforms.
- Strengthen institutional capacity across departments.
- Promote compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
13 Monitoring and Evaluation
- Coordinate monitoring of county programmes and projects.
- Consolidate departmental progress reports.
- Prepare county implementation and performance reports.
- Recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
14 Communication and Information Management
- Coordinate internal communication within the County Executive.
- Disseminate official executive communications.
- Manage executive records and documentation.
- Promote effective information sharing across departments.
15 Human Resource Coordination
- Coordinate implementation of human resource policies.
- Support organizational development initiatives.
- Coordinate staff capacity-building programmes.
- Promote employee productivity and performance.
16 Resource Coordination
- Coordinate utilization of county resources.
- Support implementation of county budgets and work plans.
- Facilitate cross-departmental resource allocation.
- Promote efficient use of public resources.
17 Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure County Executive decisions comply with applicable laws.
- Coordinate implementation of statutory obligations.
- Support compliance with audit recommendations and oversight requirements.
- Liaise with the Office of the County Attorney on legal matters.
18 Knowledge Management and Records
- Maintain executive records and archives.
- Coordinate documentation of County Executive decisions.
- Promote institutional knowledge management.
- Ensure secure management of official information.
19 Service Delivery Coordination
- Monitor delivery of county services.
- Coordinate service improvement initiatives.
- Promote citizen-centred service delivery.
- Address cross-cutting service delivery challenges.
20 Special Assignments
- Undertake assignments delegated by the Governor or County Executive Committee.
- Coordinate cross-sectoral initiatives and priority programmes.
- Lead implementation of strategic reforms and special projects.