(2) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force
raised under the law of Zambia, nothing contained in or done under the
authority of the disciplinary law of that force shall be held to be
inconsistent with or in contravention of any of the provisions of this Part
other than Articles 12, 14 and 15.
(3) In relation to any person who is a member of a disciplined force
raised otherwise than as aforesaid and lawfully present in Zambia,
nothing contained in or done under the authority of the disciplinary law
of that force shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of
any of the provisions of this Part.
PART IV
THE EXECUTIVE
(As amended by Act No. 18 of 1996)
33. (1) There shall be a President of the Republic of Zambia who shall Office of President
be the Head of State and of the Government and the
Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force.
(2) The executive power of the Republic of Zambia shall vest in the
President and, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, shall
be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to
him.
34. (1) The election of the President shall be direct by universal adult Election of
suffrage and by secret ballot and shall be conducted in accordance with President
this Article and as may be prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament.
(2) An election to the office of President shall be held whenever the
National Assembly is dissolved and otherwise as provided by Article
38.
(3) A person shall be qualified to be a candidate for election as
President if(a)
he is a Zambian citizen;
(b)
both his parents are Zambians by birth or descent;
(c)
he has attained the age of thirty-five years;