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Development Bank of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 1982

The Act may be cited by its short title, and it starts on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument. This section defines key terms used in the Act and says the Act begins on a date appointed by the…

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Act 29 of 1982
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Source version 31 Dec 1982
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“The Act may be cited by its short title, and it starts on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument.”

The Act may be cited by its short title, and it starts on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument. This section defines key terms used in the Act and says the Act begins on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument. The Zambia National Tender Board is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. The Board must have a Chairman and twelve other members, and the President appoints the Chairman and the non-ex officio members. Members other than ex-officio members serve for two years, may be reappointed, and can stay on briefly until a successor is appointed.

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Committees of Board

The Board may set up committees, delegate functions to them, appoint their members, and committees may regulate their own procedure subject to Board directions.

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Audit of accounts

The Board’s accounts must be audited every year, and the auditor must report to the Minister and the Board.

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Provision 23Short title 3Offence 3Commencement

Part

PART I

§ 1This Act may be citC'd as the Development Bank ofShort title

The Act may be cited by its short title, and it starts on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument.

1. This Act may be cited as the Zam bi.a N a.tional Tender Board Act, 1982, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by statutory instrument, appoint.
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§ 2The pr.i nripa.l Ac.-tShort title

This section defines key terms used in the Act and says the Act begins on a date appointed by the Minister by statutory instrument.

2. In this Act, unless the rontext otherwise requires­ "Board" means the Zambia National Tender Board established by section three; "Chairman " means the Chairman of the Board appointed under section four; "company" means a company registered under th"' Short title and commence­ ment. Interpreta­ tion Companies Act; c..p. 686 "Director" means the Director of the Board appointed under section fourteen; '' member " means a member of the Board; "parastatal body" means a statutory corporation or body, or a company iJ1 which the Government has a. majority or controlling interest, and includes a local authority; "Secretary" means the person appointed under section fifteen to be Secretary to the Boa.rd. •This Act shall coma into operation on such do.to e.s the Minister may, hy statutory inetrnmont, appoint. 240 No. 30 of 1982] Zambia N ationaJ, Tender Board PART II Z.u.mu NATIONAL TENDER Bo.ARD Establish­ ment of Board
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§ 1This Act may be citC'd as the Development Bank ofShort title

This text shows the section headings for the Act’s short title and commencement, plus interpretation and a Part II heading.

1. Short title a.nd commencement 2 Interpretation PART II TROPICAL DTSEASE8 RESEARCH CENTRll
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PART II

§ 3Establishment of BoardProvision

The Zambia National Tender Board is established as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.

3. Thero is heraby established t.he Zambia National Tender Board which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, capable of suing and of being sued in its corporate name, and with power, subject to the provisions of thie Act, to do all such acts and things as a body corporate may do by law. Composi­ tion of Board
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§ 4Composition of BoardProvision

The Board must have a Chairman and twelve other members, and the President appoints the Chairman and the non-ex officio members.

4. (I) The Board shall consist of a Chairman and twelve other members of whom the following sliall be ex-officio members- (a) tho Secretary to the Cabinet; (b) the Director-General of the Zambia Industrial and Mining Corporation Limited; (c) the Chairman of the Zambia Consolidated Copper }lines Limited; (d) the Governor of the Bank of Zambia; (e) the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for financ�; (f) the Permanent Secretary in tho Ministry responsible for development planning; and ('/) the Perma nent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for works and supply. (2) The Chairman and the other members, other than the ex-officio members, shall be appointed by the President. (3) Where an ex-officio member is for any reasonable ca.use unable to attend any meeting of the Board, he may, in writing, nominate another senior official from his organi.e.ation to attend such meeting in his stead a.od the person so nominated shall be deemed to be a member for the purpose of such me<.>ting.
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§ 5Tenure of office and vacanciesProvision

Members other than ex-officio members serve for two years, may be reappointed, and can stay on briefly until a successor is appointed.

5. (I) The provisions of thi.e. soction shall apply to members o\her than the ex-officio members. (2) Subject to the provisions of this section, a. member eha.11 hold office for a period of two yea.rs: Provided that a retiring member may be reappointed. (3) Upon the expiry of the period for which a member is appointed, he shall continue to hold office until his successor has been appointed, but in no case shall such further period exceed three months. ( 4) A member sha.11 cea� to hold office- (a) subject, to subsection (3), upon the expiry of the period for which he is appointed or reappointed; Tenure ofoffice and VMlAIIOi" Zambia N ati()'Tl,Q,l Tender Board (No. 30 of 1982 241 (b) ifhe is adjudged or otherwise declared to be of unsound mind; (c) if he is adjudged or otherwise declared to be bankrupt ; (d) if he is lawfully detained or his freedom of movement is restricted under a.ny law in force in Zambia; (e) if he is sentenced to a. term of imprisonment exceocliog six months; (f) if he is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Boa.rd without reasonable ca.use; (g) upon the expiry of not less than one month·s notice in writing of his intention to resign given by him to the Chairman; (h) ifhe is removod by tho President.
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§ 6Remwteration and allowances of membersProvision

A member, except a public officer or a parastatal-body employee, is to be paid remuneration or an allowance set by the Minister.

6. A member other than a public officer or au employee of a. parastata.l body shall be paid such remuneration or allowance as the Minister may from time to time dotermine. Remunera­ tion and allowances ofmomben,
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§ 7Functions of Boa.rdProvision

The Board must regulate and control government and parastatal procurement of goods and services.

7. (1) The functions of tho Board shall be to regulate and control the procurement of goods and services for the Govern­ ment and pa.rastatal bodies. Funotioll8 of Board (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection ( 1 ), the .Board may- (a) formulate rules and regulations governing the pro­ curement of goods and services for the Government and pa.rastatal bodies; (b) advertise locally and abroad tenders for the procure­ ment of goods and services for the Government and parasta.tal bodies; (c) regulate the procedures relating to the a.ward of contracts on behalf of the Government a.nd parastatal bodies ; (d) formulate the conditions under which any rules and regulations governing the procurement of goods and services for the Government and parastatal bodies may be varied or waived.
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§ 8Committees of BoardProvision

The Board may set up committees, delegate functions to them, appoint their members, and committees may regulate their own procedure subject to Board directions.

8. ( 1) The Board may, for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act, establish committees a.nd delegate to any such committee such of its functions as it may think fit. Committe011 of Board (2) The Board may appoint as members of a cornmitt-0e established under subsection (1 ), porsous who a.re or a.re not members of the Board and such persons shall hold office for such period a.s t he Board may determine. (3) Subject to any specific or general direction of the Boa.rd, any committee established under subsection ( l ) may regulate its own procedure. 242 No. 30 of 1 982) Zambia National Tender Board Disclosure of interest Jmmunit1 of member& Procedure and meelinge
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§ 9Disclosure of interestCommencement

A person with a private interest in a matter before the Board or a committee must disclose it and must not join the discussion or vote unless the Board allows it.

9. ( I ) If a person is present at a. mooting of the Board or any committee of the Boa.rd at which any matter is the subject of consideration and in which matter sach person or hi.� Rpouse is directly or indirectly interested in a private capacity, he shaJl, as soon as practicable after the commencement of the mooting, disclose such interest and shall not, unless the Board otherwise directs, take pa.rt in any consideration or discussion of, or vote on any question touching upon, such mattor. (2) A disclosure of interest ma.do under this section shall be recorded in the minutos of the meeting at which it is made. 10. No action or other proceedings shall lie or be instituted against any person for or in respect of any act or thing done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exerci-ro or purported exercise of his functions under this Act. 1 1 . ( I ) The Board shall rogula.te its own procedure and the validity of any proceedings, act or decision of the Board shall not be affocted by any vacancy in the membership of the Board or by any defect in the appointment of any rnornber or by reason that any person not entitled so to do took part in the proceedings. (2) :For the transaction of its business, the Boa.rd shall meet at snch places and at such times, being not less than once every throe months, as the Cbairmo.n may determine . (3) At any meoting of tho Board, one-half of the members holcling office at that time sho.11 form a quorum . (4) There sh:ill prosicle a t every meeting of the Boa.rel the Chai.rmo.11 or in the a.bsonce of tho Chairman such me!ll ber as the mc,nbors pre<1ent may elect for the purpm10 of that mooting. (5) A decision of the Board on any question shall be by a majority of the members present and voting at a meeting of the Board and, in the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding at the mooting shn.ll have a casting vote in addition 1 o his deliberative vote. (Ci) Notwithstanding the prons1ons of subsection (.5), a decision may bo made by the Boa.rd on any urgent mattor by the circulation of the relevant papers among the members, and by the expression in writing of the views of the majority thereof : Provided that a.ny momber shall be ontitled to require that any decision Rhall be deferred until the matter is considered at a meeting of the Board. Zambia National Tender Board [No. 30 of 1982 243 (7) The Board ma.y invite a.ny person, whose presence is in its opinion de1:1ira.ble, to attend and to participate in the delibera­ tions of a. meeting of the Board but suoh person shall have no vote. (8) 1'he Boa.rd shall ca.use minutes to be kept of the pro­ ooediugs of every meeting of the Boa.rd a.nd of overy meoting of any committee established by the Board.
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§ 12Seal of BoardProvision

The Board controls its seal, the Secretary keeps it, and specified officers may authenticate or sign Board documents, sometimes without using the seal.

12. ( J ) 'fho seal of the Board shall be such device as may be determined by tho Board and shall be kept by the Secretary. Soolof Boord (2) Tho Board may use a wa.fel' or rubber stamp in lieu of the seal. (3) The affixing of the seu.l of the Board shall be authenti­ cated by tho Chairman and the Secretary, or by the Chairman and one other person authorised in that behalf by a resolution of the Board. (4) Any contra.ct or instrument which, if entered into or executed by a pnson not being a body corporate would not be required to be under seal, may be entered into or executed ·without seal on behalf of the Board by the Secretary or any other person aut,horised in that behalf by a resolution of the Board. (5) Any document purporting to be a document under the seal of the Board or issued on behalf of the Board shall be received in evidence and shall be deemed to be s o executed or issued, as the case may be, without further proof, unless the contra.11 is proved.
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§ 13Prohibition of publication or disclosure of informationOffence

A person must not publish or disclose covered information without written consent from or on behalf of the Board, except in the course of duties.

13. ( l ) No poraon. shall, \\ithout the consent in ,n-iting given by or on behalf of the Board, publish or disclose to any peraon, otherwise than in the course of his duties, the contents of a.ny document, communication or information whatsoever, which relates to, and which has come to his lmowledge in the course of, his dutioo under this Act. Prohibi- tiou of publication or disclosure of infor­ mation to unauthorised pel'80ns (2) Any person who lmowingly contravene!! the provisions of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding five thousand kwacha. or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three yea.rs, or to both such fine and imprisonment. (3) lf any person having information which to his lmowlodge has been published or disclosed in contravention of the pro­ visions of subseotion (1) unlawfully publishes or communicates any such information to any other person, he shaJl be guilty of an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding five thousand kwacha or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three yeaI'!I, or to both such fine and imprison­ ment. • No. 30 of 198l] Zambia N atiooal Tender Boar<l PART III ADMINISTRATION Appoint­ ment of Director
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§ 11Procedure and meetingsProvision

Section 11 is titled “Immunity of members.”

11. Immunity of members PART III AnMINISTRA TION
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PART III

§ 14Appointment of DirectorProvision

The President appoints the Director, who must attend Board meetings, may address them, and must not vote.

14. (I) The President shall appoint, on such terms and conditions a.a he thinb fit, a Director who shall be the chief executive officer of the Boa.rd. Seoretary &nd o\her 8taff Inspectorat. unit (2) The office of Director shall be an office in the public service. (3) The Director shall attend all meetings of the Board, and shall be entitled to a.ddrest such meetings, but shall not vote on any matter under discussion : Provided that the Boa.rd ma.y, for good cause, request the Director to withdraw from a.ny meeting of the Board.
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§ 15Secretary and other staffProvision

The Board may appoint a Secretary and other staff, and the Secretary must handle the Board’s day-to-day administration under the Director’s general supervision.

15. (1) There shall be a Seoreta.ry to the Board who shall be appointed by the Boa.rd on such terms and conditions a.a tho Board may determine. (2) The Secretary shall be responsible for the administration of the day-to-day affairs of the Boa.rd under the general supervision of the Director. (3) The Boa.rd may appoint, on such terms a.nd conditions as it may determine, such other staff as it may consider neces­ sary for tho performance of itAJ functions under this Act.
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§ 16Inspectorate unitProvision

The Board must establish an inspectorate unit under the Director’s general supervision, and the unit must monitor certain contracts. The Board may also appoint inspectors and other staff to that unit.

16. ( I ) In order to ensure due complia.noe with the provisions of this Act, the Boe.rd shall esta.bliah under the general super­ vision of the Director an inspectorate unit which shall monitor, in a.ocordanoe with the rule!'i or regulations made under this Act, all contracts placed by the Board, any committee estab­ lished by the Board, any Government Department or any parasta.tal body. (2) The Board may appoint such inspectors and other eta.ff to the inspectorate unit as may be necessary for the performance of its functions undt,r this Act. Powel'8 of inspectors, etc.
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§ 17Powers of inspectors, etcOffence

Inspectors and inspectorate staff may access certain government and parastatal records and premises, and may ask responsible financial administrators for relevant information, but access is limited by listed security and confidentiality exceptions.

17. In the performa.nce of his duties under this Act, any inspector or member of staff of the inspectorate unit shall have- (a) access to a.11 books, records, return.q, reports and other documents relating to the work of any Government Department or pa.rastatal body which is under inapeotion ; (b) a.cet;BS at all reasonable times to the premises of a.ny Government Department or pa.rastatal body which is under inspection; Zambia National Tender Board [No. 30 of 1981 245 (c) power to call for any relevant information from persons responsible for the financial administration of any Government Department or parastatal body which is under inspection : Provided that no inspector or mt.mber of staff of the inspec­ torate unit shall have access to any books, records, retUl'IlB, reports or other documents, or to any premises if- (a) such books, records, returns, reports, other documents or promises belong to any component of tho Defence Force or the Zambia Security Intolligenoe Service; or (b) such access is likely to- (i) prejudice the security, defence or intornational relations of the Republic or the investigation or detection of offences; or (ii) involve the disclosure of any matters or delibera­ tions of a secret or confidential nature of the Central Committee or the Cabinet or of any sub-committee of the Central Committ,ee or the Cabinet.
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§ 18Failure to comply with prescribed proceduresProvision

The responsible officer must make sure procurement of goods or services follows the procedures prescribed by or under the Act.

18. ( 1 ) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any written Jaw, where any expenditure is to be incurred on any procurement of goods or services, it shall be the duty- (a) in respect of a head of exponditure, of tho controlling officer designated as such for that heo.d of expenditure under section four of the Finance (Control and Management) Act; or (b) in rtspeot of a parastatal body, of the chief executivo officer of that parastatal body ; to enJ1ure that such procurement of goods or services is in accordance with the procedures prescribed by or under this Act. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), every control­ ing officer and chief executive officer shall be accountable for failing to comply with the provisions of au bsection (1 ). (3) Where a controlling officer or chief executive officer satisfies the Board that he had, in accorda.noo ·with tho pro­ visioll.8 of any rules or regulatiollB made under this Act, delegated his function11 under subsection ( 1 ) to any other person or committee, then such other poraon or every member of such committee shall also bo accountable for any failure to comply with the provisions of subsection (1). (4) Where a controlling officer or chief executive offioer satisfies the Board that he is, under tho provisfons of any Failure to comply with prei1cr1bed procedures Cap. 600 246 No. 30 of 1982] Zambia National Tender Board Surcluirge and appeals written law. subject to the control or direction of any other peraon. boarrl, committee or other body, and that it was such control or direction of such other person, board, committee or other body which caused the failure to comply with the provisions of subsection ( I ), then such other person or every member of such board, committee or other bodv shall also be accountable for such failure to comply with the provisions of subsection ( 1 ). (5) 1n respect of any failure to comply with the provisions of subsection (1), the Boa.rd may take snch appropriate coITec­ tive or punitive measures as it may consider necessary.
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§ 19Surcharge and appealsProvision

The Board must give an affected employee a chance to explain before surcharging, and appeals are available for surcharges over K1,000.

19. ( 1 ) Where the .Board is satisfied that a.n employee of the Government or para.statal body has ca.used financial loss by his recklessness, misconduct or wilful default to follow procedures laid down in this Act or in any regulations ma.de thereunder, the Board shall afford such person a reasonable opportunity to furnish a written explanation as to why he should not be surcharged with the amount of such loss. (2) After considering any explanation furnished under subsection (1), the Board may surcharge such person with the amount of such loss or any part thereof, a.nd certify in writing to that effect. (3) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board made under subsection (2) may, where the amount of surcharge is in excess of Kl ,000, appeal against such decision to the High Court or to a subordinate court of competent jurisdiction. (4) The High Court or subordinate court, as the case may be, may, upon determining any appeal lodged under subsection (3)- (a) confirm, vary or quash the decision of the Board ; (b) remit the case to the Board with such directions as it thinks fit for giving effect to the decision on appeal; (c) make such other order as to costs or otherwise as may seem just. (5) The Chief Justice may, by statutory instrument, make rules providing for the period within which appeals under this section may be brought and otherwise regulating such appeals. Payment and recovery of surcharge
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§ 20Paymen, and recovery of surchargeProvision

A certified surcharge becomes due and recoverable within 30 days after the certificate is given, or after any related appeal ends. The Board may allow instalments, but missing an instalment makes the balance payable in full.

20. (1) The amount of every surcharge certified in accord­ ance with subsection (4) shall become due and recoverable from the emoluments or other financial benefits of such employee within thirty days after a copy of the certificate has been furnished to him or, if an appeal with respect to the Zambia National Tender Board [No. 30 of 1981 247 surcharge has been lodged, within thirty d.,ys after the appeal itt finally disposed of or a.bandoue<l vr fu,ils by non-prosecution thereof, as the case may be. (2) The Boo.rd mny authorise tho paymont of a surcharge in instalments: Provi<led that if default is made in tho payment of any instalment, the balance of the surcharge out-standing 11hall thereupon bocome pa.yal>le in fulJ. (3) The amount of any surcharge which is not paid shall be recoveru.ble by the Board as a civil dobt. (4) Unless tho contrary ii'! proved, in any pro<.'eadirtgs for the recoYer_y of the amount of a surcharge, a certificate issued by the Board shall ho conclusive edJcnce of tha facts oortifiod therein. and a certificate signed by tho Secretary that tho sum certified to be due ha� not beou paid to him shnll l>e conc:lusive evi<lenc:o of non• payment.
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§ 21Resisting or obstructing inspector, etoOffence

A person must not assault, resist, or obstruct an inspector or inspectorate staff member while they are using their access or information-gathering powers, and conviction can lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both.

21. Any person who nssaults, resists or obstructs any in�pector or meruber of �taff of the inspectorate unit in tho exorcise of his powers of acct>SS or power to call for relevant information under thid Act shall be guilty of an offence und shall be liable, upon conviction. to a fine not exceeding two thousand kwacha or to imprisonment for a term not exe0t:ding two ye�rs, or to both such fine an<l impri:mnment. Resisting or obetructina in1peutor, ot.o. PART IV FINANCIAL A.ND OTREU PROVISIONS
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§ 14Appointment of DirectorProvision

This section is titled “Rights of Board in discoveries by its employees.”

14. Rights of Board in discoveries by its employees, eto.
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§ 15Secretary and other staffProvision

This section is titled “Prohibition of publication,” but the provided text does not include the operative rule.

15. Prohibition of publication P.a.RT IV FtNANOIAt AND OTHER PRoVISIOlfS
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§ 20Paymen, and recovery of surchargeProvision

The source text is too garbled to extract a reliable rule.

20. Regulations Binut. oopiu of thw Aa may In oblai� _from th4 GOtJPnfflffil P,,nur, P.O. B<,3; 30130, Lul,ako. Pric, IOn
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PART IV

§ 22Funds of BoardProvision

The Board’s funds come from appropriations and other moneys, and the Board may raise money, charge fees, and invest unused funds.

22. ( 1 ) The funds of the Board shall consist of such moneys Fundaor � ��- (a) be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Board ; (b) vust in or accrue to the Board. (2) The Board may- (a) subject to the approval of tho Minister, raise by wny of loans or otherwise, such moneys o.s it may require for tha performance of its func-tion::1 ; (b) charge ancl collect fees on tendor and other related documents; (c) Jovy fe.,s and other charges for services provided by tho Board. (3) TherA shall be po.id from tho funds of the Board- (a) tha !-ala.rias, allowances and loans of the staff' of tho Boo.rd ; 248 No. 30 of 1982] Zambia N aticmal Tender Board (b) such reasonable travelling, transport and subsistence aJlowanoo for members or members of any committee of the Board when engaged on the business of the Board, at such rates as the Board may determine ; o.nd (c) any other expenses incurred by the Board in the per­ formance of its functions. (4) The Board may invest in such manner as it thinks fit such of its funds as it does not immediately require for tho performance of its functions.
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§ 23Financial yearProvision

The Board’s financial year is twelve months ending on 31 December each year.

23. The financial year of the Board shall be the period of twelve months ending on the 31st December in each year.
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§ 24Books of accountsProvision

The Board must keep proper books of accounts and related records, and those records must be open for inspection by the Minister or an authorised person.

24. (1) The Board shall keep proper books of accounts and other records relating to its accounts. (2) Such books of accounts and other records shall be open for inspection by the Minister or any person duly authorised by him in that behalf. Financial Y6ru' Bookl of IICCOu.nte Audi,of accounta
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§ 25Audit of accountsProvision

The Board’s accounts must be audited every year, and the auditor must report to the Minister and the Board.

25. (1) The accounts of the Board shall be audited annually and a detailed report thereon submitted to the Minister and to the Boa.rd. (2) For the performance of his duties under subsection (1), the auditor to the Board shall have access at all reasonable times to all books of accounts, records, returns, reports and other documents relating to the Board's accounts. (3) In respect of each financial year, tho auditor to tho Board shall certify whether or not- (a) he has received all the explanations and other infor­ mation necessary for the performance of his duties ; (b) the accounts of the Board have been properly kept ; a.nd (c) according to the explaniitions and other information received, and the books of accounts, records, returns, reports and other documents relating to the Board's accounts produced to him, the accounts of the Board reflect a true and accurate financial position of the Board or of its profit and loss position, for the period covered by his certification.
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§ 26Annual reporlProvision

The Board must send the Minister an annual report within six months after each financial year ends, and the Minister must lay it before the National Assembly within seven days after the first sitting after receiving it.

26. (1) As soon a.a is practicable, but not later than six months after the expiry of each financial year, the Board shall submit to the Minister a report containing a ha.la.nee sheet showing the assets and liabilities of the Boa.rd a.s at the la.st day of the financial year to which the report relates, accom­ panied by a.n income and expenditure account for that financial year, together with all supporting statements a.nd returns duly certified by the auditor to the Board. Annual report Zambia N alional Tentkr Boartl [No. 30 of 1982 249 (2) The Minister may at any time request the Boe.rd in writing t.o submit to him such other reports, returns or state­ ments, duly certified by the auditor t.o the Board as he may consider neoossary, and the Board shall comply with such request. (3) The Minist,er shall, not later than seven days after the first sitting of the National Assembly next after the receipt of the report referred to in subsection (I) lay it before the National A&sembly.
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§ 27RegulationsProvision

The Minister may make regulations by statutory instrument to carry out this Act, including matters the Board is authorised to formulate, regulate, or prescribe. A contravention of those rules or regulations can lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both.

27. (I) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make Regu1auous regulations for the bett.er carrying out of the purposes of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Yiniater may, on the recommendation of the Board, make rules or regulations prescribing any matter which the Board is authorised by this Act to formulate, regulate or prescribe. (3) Rules or regulations ma.de under this Act may provide in reepect of any contravention thereof that the offender shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ton thousand kwacha. or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding ten years, or to both such fine and imprisonment. • • Tropical Diattuu Ruearch Oentre [No. 31 of 1981 151 THE TROPICAL DISEASES RESEARCH CENTRE ACT, 1982 .ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY Becti,<m •
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  • Finance (Control and Management) Act

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