Participation of chiefs in public affairs

Participation of chiefs in public affairs (1) Subject to clause (2), a chief may seek and hold a public office. (2) A chief who seeks to hold office in a political party or election or appointment to a State office, except that of councillor, shall abdicate the chief’s throne. (3) The role of a chief in the management, control and sharing of natural and other resources in the Chiefdom shall be prescribed.