The county public service operates within a wide intergovernmental and institutional framework. These are the key institutions involved in human resource management in counties, and the areas in which the Forum engages with them.
| Institution | Area of collaboration |
|---|---|
| County Governments and County Assemblies | Members' home institutions; Boards report to county assemblies under section 59 of the County Governments Act. |
| Council of Governors (CoG) | Intergovernmental coordination; HR and labour relations committees; county positions on public service matters. |
| Public Service Commission (PSC) | Values and principles reporting; norms and standards; appeals from county public officers (Article 234(2)(i)). |
| Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) | Remuneration and benefits; job evaluation; wage bill sustainability (Article 230). |
| State Department / Ministry responsible for Devolution | Policy on devolution and intergovernmental relations. |
| Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) | Intergovernmental relations; transfer of functions and staff. |
| Kenya School of Government (KSG) | Training and capacity building for Board members and county officers. |
| Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) | Integrity in recruitment; leadership and integrity compliance; vetting. |
| National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) | Ethnic diversity audits of county public services. |
| National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) | Gender equity and inclusion. |
| National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) | Employment and accommodation of persons with disabilities. |
| Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) | Access to information and fair administrative action. |
| Controller of Budget and Office of the Auditor-General | Oversight of personnel expenditure and payroll. |
| Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) | Professional standards for HR practitioners. |
| Trade unions and workers' representatives | Labour relations and social dialogue in the county public service. |
Interested in partnering with the Forum? Contact the Secretariat at info@cpsbforum.co.ke.
Development partners will be listed here once confirmed.