Assembly Leadership
ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP
Hon. Joshua Mwonga Hon. Wilson Kasimu
Leader Of Majority Deputy Leader of Majority
There shall be a Leader of the Majority Party and a Leader of the Minority Party.
The Leader of the Majority Party shall be the person who is the Leader in the County Assembly
of the largest party or coalition of parties.
The Leader of the Minority Party, shall be the person who is the Leader in the County
Assembly of the second largest party or coalition of parties.
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Assembly Leadership
The Leader Of Majority
The Majority Leader's role has largely been defined by history and tradition. Among other
responsibilities, he is charged with scheduling legislation for floor consideration, on which he
works closely with the Speaker and his Party's Whips. He helps plan daily, weekly, and annual
legislative agendas; consults with Members to gauge sentiment on issues; urges colleagues to
support or defeat measures on the floor; and, in general, works to advance the goals of the
Majority Party.
The Majority Leader is also responsible for closely watching floor activities, especially the
opposition party's parliamentary maneu­vers. By custom, he does not typically lead floor debate
on major measures. At times he may serve as a spokesman for his party.
In addition, the Majority Leader is active in constructing winning coalitions for the party's
legislative priorities; acting as a public spokesman — defending and explaining the Party's
program and agenda.
The Leader Of The Minority
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Assembly Leadership
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