Functions of National Council and provincial assemblies of Chiefs

286 Functions of National Council and provincial assemblies of Chiefs (Ll) The National Council of Chiefs and, within its province, a provincial _ assembly of Chiefs have the following functions — (a) to protect, promote and develop Zimbabwe's culture and traditions; (b) to represent the views of traditional leaders and to maintain the integrity and status of traditional institutions; (c) to protect, promote and advance the interests of traditional leaders: (d) to consider representations and complaints made to it by traditional leaders; (e) to define and enforce correct and ethical conduct on the part of traditional leaders and to develop their capacity for leadership; (f) to facilitate the settlement of disputes between and concerning traditional leaders; {g) to perform any other functions that may be conferred or imposed on it by an Act of Parliament. (2) An Act of Parliament must ensure that — (a) the National Council of Chiefs and all provincial assemblies of Chiefs are able to carry out their functions independently and efficiently; and (b) persons employed by the National Council of Chiefs and provincial assemblies of Chiefs carry out their duties conscientiously and impartially.