Executive functions of President

Executive functions of President (1) The President shall perform, with dignity, leadership and integrity, the acts that are necessary and expedient for, or reasonably incidental to, the exercise of the executive authority. (2) Without limiting the other provisions of this Constitution, the President shall— (a) appoint ambassadors, high commissioners, plenipotentiaries, diplomatic representatives and consuls; (b) receive and accredit foreign ambassadors, high commissioners, plenipotentiaries, diplomatic representatives, consuls and heads of international organisations; (c) negotiate and sign international agreements and treaties and, subject to the approval of the National Assembly, ratify or accede to international agreements and treaties; (d) establish, merge and dissolve Government ministries, subject to the approval of the National Assembly; (e) appoint persons as are required by this Constitution or any other law to be appointed by the President; (f) appoint persons as are required to perform special duties for the Executive; (g) confer honours; (h) sign and promulgate proclamations as specified in this Constitution or as prescribed; By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 43 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia (i) initiate Bills for submission to, and consideration by, the National Assembly; and (j) perform other functions specified by this Constitution or as prescribed.