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Corrupt Practice Act, 1980

Section 2 is an interpretation heading for Part II, titled “Establishment of Councils.” This provision is titled “Alteration of local administration areas.” This provision is titled “Description of local administration…

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Zambia
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Act 14 of 1980
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Source version 29 Sept 1980
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“Section 2 is an interpretation heading for Part II, titled “Establishment of Councils.””

Section 2 is an interpretation heading for Part II, titled “Establishment of Councils.” This provision is titled “Alteration of local administration areas.” This provision is titled “Description of local administration areas by reference to plans.” Section heading for the declaration of specified residential areas. Section title: Assignment of names to Wards Councillors.

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Provision 36Offence 7InterpretationAmendment
§ 2(I) Save as otherwise provided, the provisions of thisInterpretation

Section 2 is an interpretation heading for Part II, titled “Establishment of Councils.”

2. Interpretation PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF 0oUNCILS
Section 2Verify source

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PART II

§ 4( l) There is hereby established a Commission to be knownProvision

This provision is titled “Alteration of local administration areas.”

4. Altoration of local administration areas
Section 4Verify source
§ 5ProvisionProvision

This provision is titled “Description of local administration areas by reference to plans.”

5. Description of local administration areas by reference to plans
Section 5Verify source
§ 6(1) No person shall qunlifv for appointment as CumProvision

Section heading for the declaration of specified residential areas.

6. Declaration of specified residential areas PART ill CONSTITUTION OF CoUNcn,s
Section 6Verify source

Part

PART ill

§ 11( 1 ) For the performance of the Commission's functionsProvision

Section title: Assignment of names to Wards Councillors.

11. Assignment of names to Wards Councillors
Section 11Verify source
§ 12( 1 ) The Commissioner may, by order in writing, autho­Provision

Section title about qualifications for membership of councils.

12. Qualifications for membership of councils
Section 12Verify source
§ 16The Commissioner may issue to an officer of the Com­Provision

This section concerns performance of the Chairman’s functions during absence or similar circumstances.

16. Performance of Chairman's functions during absence, etc.
Section 16Verify source
§ 17Any person who falsely pretends thatProvision

Section 17 is a heading about the validity of performance of the Chairman’s functions during absence, etc.

17. Validity of performance of Chairman's functious <luring absence, etc. PART IV P.ROOEEDINQS OJI' COUNCil,$
Section 17Verify source

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PART IV

§ 20(1) The Commissioner shall maintain proper accounts Accounts ��/Provision

20. Quorum Sitl{Jl-6 copiea of thi.8 Act may be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Bo.I) 301 36, LuBaka. Price Kl. 96 No. 15 of 1980] Looal Administration 8e£tion

20. Quorum Sitl{Jl-6 copiea of thi.8 Act may be obtained from the Government Printer, P.O. Bo.I) 301 36, LuBaka. Price Kl. 96 No. 15 of 1980] Looal Administration 8e£tion
Section 20Verify source
§ 23No action or other proceeding shall lio against thoProvision

This section appears to concern when a person is disabled from voting because of an interest in contracts.

23. Disability for voting on aooount of interest in oontraots
Section 23Verify source

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PART V

§ 28(1) Any agent who corruptly solicits, accopts or obtains,Provision

This section is about estimates of revenues and expenditure.

28. Estimates of revenues and expenditure
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§ 35Any person who is gtillty of an offence under thisOffence

Section title only: authority to borrow and modes of borrowing.

35. Authority to borrow and modes of borrowing
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§ 36Any person who attempts to commit, or who aids, abetsProvision

This section is about security for borrowing and priorities.

36. Seourity for borrowing and priorities
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§ 37(1) A public officer to whom any gratificationProvision

This provision concerns the suspension of repayment of sums borrowed.

37. Suspension of repayment of sums borrowed
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§ 38Where any person is convicted of any offence underOffence

This section is titled “Lenders relieved from certain inquiries Audit.”

38. Lenders relieved from certain inquiries Audit
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§ 39Any fi.ne imposed under the provisions uf Part IV andProvision

This section concerns the powers and functions of the Auditor-General.

39. Powers and funotions of Auditor-General
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§ 42In any proceeclings under this Act, a certificate by aProvision

This section concerns appeals against disallowances and surcharges.

42. Appeals against disallowances and surcharges
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§ 43( 1 ) No prosecution for an offence under Part IV shall beOffence

Section heading referring to payment and recovery of surcharges.

43. Payment and reoovery of suroharges PART VI FUNOTIONS OF COUNOILS
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PART VI

§ 44( 1 ) If, in the course of any investigation into or proceedingProvision

This section concerns power to discharge scheduled functions.

44. Power to disoharge scheduled functions
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§ 45If any person, against whom investigations or pro­Provision

General provisions about discharge of functions.

45. General provisions with respeot to discharge of functions
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§ 52( I ) Whenever two or moro persons are chnrged with anProvision

This section is about the imposition of levies.

52. Imposition of levies Local Administration [No. 15 of 1980 97 Section
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§ 58( 1 ) If, on the trial of any offence undor Part IV. it is notOffence

Section 58 is titled “Imposition of fees and charges” and includes a reference to section 54 on paying certain allowances and expenses.

58. Imposition of fees and charges 54, Power to pay certain allowances and expenses
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§ 55(1) 'l'ho Director of Public Prosecutions may at anyProvision

Section 55 is labeled “Pensions” and appears under Part VII, “By-laws and Regulations.”

55. Pensions PART VII BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
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PART VII

§ 58( 1 ) If, on the trial of any offence undor Part IV. it is notOffence

58. Conferring of powers on officers and agents of council

58. Conferring of powers on officers and agents of council
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§ 60( 1 ) Save as is provided in this section, nothing in thisProvision

By-laws must not conflict with other written laws.

60. By-laws not to conflict with other written laws
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§ 61In a.ny proceeding for a.n offence under this Act it shallOffence

This section is about notice of by-laws and any objections to them.

61. Notice of by-laws and objections thereto
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§ 63( 1 ) Tho Commissioner may, subject to any specific orAmendment

The Mmister may amend or revoke by-laws.

63. Power of Mmister to amend or revoke by-laws
Section 63Verify source
§ 64( 1 ) Sections ninety-four, ninety-five, ninety-six,Provision

This section says the Minister has power to make regulations.

64. Power of Minister to make regulations
Section 64Verify source
§ 66Regulations to prevail over by-laws or Standing OrdersProvision

This provision is titled “Regulations to prevail over by-laws or Standing Orders.”

66. Regulations to prevail over by-laws or Standing Orders
Section 66Verify source
§ 67References in other written lawsProvision

This section is titled “References in other written laws.”

67. References in other written laws PART vm MisoELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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PART vm

§ 68Authentication of documents and execution of deedsProvision

Section 68 is titled “Authentication of documents and execution of deeds.”

68. Authentication of documents and execution of deeds
Section 68Verify source
§ 74Penalties for obstructionOffence

This section is titled “Penalties for obstruction” and refers to an “other penalty,” but the source text does not set out the actual rule or amount.

74. Penalties for obstruction 7 5. Other penalty
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§ 77Protection for officers and employees of council actingProvision

Section 77 is titled “Protection for officers and employees of council acting in good faith.”

77. Protection for officers and employees of council acting in good faith
Section 77Verify source
§ 78Validity of discharge of functions by officers andProvision

Section 78 concerns the validity of officers’ and employees’ discharge of functions by a council.

78. Validity of discharge of functions by officers and employees of council
Section 78Verify source
§ 79Powers of Minister to approve or determine mattersProvision

The Minister has power to approve or determine matters.

79. Powers of Minister to approve or determine matters
Section 79Verify source
§ 80InquiriesProvision

Section 80 is titled “Inquiries” and appears in Part IX on District Committees.

80. Inquiries PART IX DISTRICT COMMITTEES
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Part

PART IX

§ 81Establishment and composition of District CommitteesProvision

This section concerns the establishment and composition of District Committees.

81. Establishment and composition of District Committees
Section 81Verify source
§ 82Power to discharge scheduled functionsProvision

This section is about a power to discharge scheduled functions.

82. Power to discharge scheduled functions 98 No. 15 of 1980] Loeal Administration Section District Secretariat
Section 82Verify source
§ 83Establishment and composition of District SecretariatProvision

This section is titled “Establishment and composition of District Secretariat.”

83. Establishment and composition of District Secretariat
Section 83Verify source
§ 84Power to discharge scheduled functionsProvision

This section is titled “Power to discharge scheduled functions” for Part X on Provincial Councils.

84. Power to discharge scheduled functions PART X PROVINCIAL COUNCILS
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PART X

§ 85Establishment and composition of Provincial CouncilsProvision

This section is about the establishment and composition of Provincial Councils.

85. Establishment and composition of Provincial Councils
Section 85Verify source
§ 86Power to discharge scheduled functionsProvision

Provincial Committees have power to discharge scheduled functions.

86. Power to discharge scheduled functions Provincial Committees 87, Establishment and composition of Provincial Commit­ tees
Section 86Verify source
§ 88Power to discharge scheduled functionsProvision

The Provincial Secretariat has power to discharge scheduled functions.

88. Power to discharge scheduled functions Provincial Secretariat
Section 88Verify source
§ 89Establishment and composition of Provincial Sec­Provision

Section 89 is titled “Establishment and composition of Provincial Secretariat.”

89. Establishment and composition of Provincial Sec­ retariat
Section 89Verify source
§ 90Power to discharge scheduled functionsProvision

Section heading: Power to discharge scheduled functions.

90. Power to discharge scheduled functions PART XI TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Section 90Verify source

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