Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991
Tenure of office and vacancy
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Tenure of office and vacancy (1) A Member of the House of Chiefs— (a) shall hold office for a term of five years and is eligible for election for a further term of five years; and (b) may resign by one month’s notice, in writing, to the Chairperson. (2) The office of a member of the House of Chiefs becomes vacant if the Chief— (a) dies; (b) ceases to be a chief; (c) resigns; (d) is convicted of an offence; (e) is an undischarged bankrupt; or (f) has a mental or physical disability that makes the chief incapable of performing the functions of a member of the House of Chiefs.
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