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(5)
Ligunqa will also advise iNgwenyama, the Ndlovukazi as Queen Regent where that
advice is necessary in the national interest to ensure the stability and continuity of the
monarchy.
Liqoqo
231.
(1)
The Liqoqo is an advisory council whose members are appointed by iNgwenyama
from the membership of bantfwabenkhosi (emalangeni), tikhulu (chiefs) and persons who
have distinguished themselves in the service of the Nation.
(2)
Where necessary the members of liqoqo may be appointed by the Ndlovukazi as
Queen Regent.
(3)
Liqoqo traditionally advises iNgwenyama on disputes in connection with the selection
of tikhulu (chiefs) boundaries of chiefdoms and any other matter iNgwenyama may assign for
their advice in confidence.
(4)
A judicial officer, member of Parliament or of a service commission shall not at the
same time qualify to be a member of liqoqo.
(5)
A member of liqoqo shall hold office for a period not exceeding five years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment and shall vacate office where the member
(a)
(b)
(c)
dies;
resigns; or
is removed from office by iNgwenyama or Indlovukazi as Queen Regent.
(6)
A member of liqoqo shall, before assuming office, take and subscribe the oath of
allegiance and due execution of office set out in the Second Schedule.
(7)
Liqoqo is convened and traditionally presided over by iNgwenyama who may assign
this responsibility to any person designated by him for that purpose.
Sibaya (the Swazi National Council)
232.
(1)
The people through Sibaya constitute the highest policy and advisory council
(Libandla) of the nation.
(2)
The Sibaya is the Swazi National Council constituted by Bantfwabenkhosi, the tikhulu
of the realm and all adult citizens gathered at the official residence of the Ndlovukazi under
the chairmanship of iNgwenyama who may delegate this function to any official.
(3)
Sibaya functions as the annual general meeting of the nation but may be convened at
anytime to present the views of the nation on pressing and controversial national issues.
Tikhulu (Chiefs)
233.
(1)
Chiefs are the footstool of iNgwenyama and iNgwenyama rules through the Chiefs.
(2)
The iNgwenyama may appoint any person to be chief over any area.
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