Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
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(b) perform the executive functions during the periods
specified in this Constitution; and
(c) assume the office of President as specified in Article 106
(5).
Cabinet Ministers
113. There shall be a Cabinet consisting of the—
(a) President;
(b) Vice-President;
(c) Ministers; and
(d) Attorney-General, as ex-officio member.
114. (1) The functions of Cabinet are as follows:
(a) approve and cause to be implemented Government policy;
Cabinet
Functions of
Cabinet
(b) approve Government Bills for introduction to the National
Assembly;
(c) approve and cause the national budget to be presented to
the National Assembly;
(d) recommend the accession and ratification of international
agreements and treaties to the National Assembly;
(e) recommend, for approval of the National Assembly—
(i) loans to be contracted by the State; and
(ii) guarantees on loans contracted by State institutions
or other institutions; and
(f) advise the President on matters relating to the performance
of executive functions.
(2) Cabinet shall take collective responsibility for Cabinet
decisions.
115. (1) Subject to this Article, Cabinet shall regulate its own
procedure.
(2) Cabinet shall meet at least once in every month to perform
its functions as specified in Article 114.
(3) The Secretary to the Cabinet shall, in consultation with the
President, call for meetings of Cabinet.
(4) There shall preside at meetings of Cabinet—
(a) the President;
(b) in the absence of the President, the Vice-President; or
Proceedings
of Cabinet
meetings