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Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
(e) election of councillors; and
(f) the effective implementation of this Part.
PART XII
CHIEFTAINCY AND HOUSE OF CHIEFS
Institution of
chieftaincy
and
traditional
institutions
165. (1) The institution of chieftaincy and traditional institutions
are guaranteed and shall exist in accordance with the culture,
customs and traditions of the people to whom they apply.
(2) Parliament shall not enact legislation which—
(a) confers on a person or authority the right to recognise or
withdraw the recognition of a chief; or
(b) derogates from the honour and dignity of the institution of
chieftaincy.
Status of
institution of
chieftaincy
166.
The institution of chieftaincy—
(a) is a corporation sole with perpetual succession and
capacity to sue and be sued; and
(b) has capacity to hold property in trust for its subjects.
Rights and
privileges of
chiefs
167.
A chief—
(a) may own property in a personal capacity; and
(b) shall enjoy privileges and benefits—
(i)
bestowed on the office of chief by or under
culture, custom and tradition; and
(ii) attached to the office of chief, as prescribed.
Participation
of chiefs in
public affairs
168. (1) Subject to clause (2), a chief may seek and hold a
public office.
(2) A chief who seeks to hold office in a political party or election
or appointment to a State office, except that of councillor, shall
abdicate the chief’s throne.
(3) The role of a chief in the management, control and sharing
of natural and other resources in the Chiefdom shall be prescribed.
House of
Chiefs and
function
169. (1) There is established a House of Chiefs.
(2) The House of Chiefs shall consist of five chiefs from each
province, elected by the chiefs in a Province, as prescribed.