Constitution of Zambia (Amendment)
[No. 2 of 2016
259. (1) Where a person is empowered to make a nomination
or an appointment to a public office, that person shall ensure—
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Nominations
and
appointments
(a) that the person being nominated or appointed has the
requisite qualification to discharge the functions of the
office, as prescribed or specified in public office circulars
or establishment registers;
(b) that fifty percent of each gender is nominated or appointed
from the total available positions, unless it is not
practicable to do so; and
(c) equitable representation of the youth and persons with
disabilities, where these qualify for nomination or
appointment.
(2) A person empowered to make a nomination or appointment
to a public office shall, where possible, ensure that the nomination
or appointment reflects the regional diversity of the people of
Zambia.
260. A person assuming a public office, member of the House
of Chiefs, and presidential appointee, shall take an Oath of Office
and such other oath, as prescribed, before carrying out the duties
of office.
Oath of
office and
prescribed
oaths
261. A person holding a public office shall act in accordance
with a code of conduct and ethics, as prescribed for that office.
Code of
conduct and
ethics
262. A person holding a public office shall not act in a manner,
or be in a position, where the personal interest of that person conflicts,
or is likely to conflict, with the performance of the functions of
office.
Conflict of
interest
263. A person holding a public office shall, before assuming
office or leaving office, make a declaration of their assets and
liabilities, as prescribed.
Declaration
of assets
264. (1) A public officer, chief and member of the House of
Chiefs, shall be paid such emoluments as recommended by the
relevant authority or commission and determined by the Emoluments
Commission.
Emoluments
payable
under
Constitution
(2) The emoluments of a State officer, councillor, Constitutional
office holder and a judge shall be determined by the Emoluments
Commission, as prescribed.