Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991
Offices for Republic
- Jurisdiction
- Zambia
- Provision
- 61
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
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Official sourceOffices for Republic (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Constitution and any other law, the power to constitute offices for the Republic and the power to abolish any such offices shall vest in the President. (2) Subject to the other provisions of this Constitution and any other law, the power to appoint persons to hold or act in offices constituted for the Republic of Zambia, to confirm appointments, to exercise disciplinary control over persons holding or acting in such offices and to remove any such person from office shall vest in the President. [Article 61 inserted by section 4 of Act 2 of 2016] By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 31 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia Part VI – Legislature [Part VI, previously part V, renumbered and headings substituted by section 5 of Act 2 of 2016] Legislative Authority Article 61 – Principles of legislative authority The legislative authority of the Republic derives from the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a manner that protects this Constitution and promotes the democratic governance of the Republic.
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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 · media.zambialii.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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