House of Chiefs Regulations, 1998
This provision is the heading for the Fourth Schedule relating to Regulation 16 and the House of Chiefs.
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- SI 41 of 1998
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- 13 Mar 1998
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This provision is the heading for the Fourth Schedule relating to Regulation 16 and the House of Chiefs. This section defines “meeting” and “sitting” for these Rules. The House must debate draft legislation and other questions referred or authorised by the President, including matters debated under rules J 2 and I 3. The House determines the order of business after consulting the President. The House may debate only questions on a business list approved by the President for that sitting.
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On the date set by the Presiding Officer for the meeting of the
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is the heading for the Fourth Schedule relating to Regulation 16 and the House of Chiefs.
8. FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 16) HOUSE OF CHIEFS - 1 Verify source ↗
Ru�ES OF PROCEDURE
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines “meeting” and “sitting” for these Rules.
1. Ru�ES OF PROCEDURE PART I PRELIMIN/\l{Y I . In these rules unless the context otherwtse requires- lnterpreta llon .. meeting " means the period commencing when the House first ass1.,mbles after being summoned by the President and ending when it is next adjourned sine die with the President's authonty: and " sitting " means the period for which the House meets on any day in accordance with these Rules.
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In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires- Interpreta
AI-assisted research summary: The House must debate draft legislation and other questions referred or authorised by the President, including matters debated under rules J 2 and I 3.
2. The House shall debate such draft legislation and such other questions as are referred to tt by the President, or authorised by him or debate in accordance with rules J 2 and l 3. - 3 Verify source ↗
There is hereby established for each province a Provincial
AI-assisted research summary: The House determines the order of business after consulting the President.
3. The order of business i.hall be determined by the House after consultation with the President. - 4 Verify source ↗
( 1) The functions of a Provmcial Council of Chiefs shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The House may debate only questions on a business list approved by the President for that sitting.
4. At any sitting, the Hou e may debate only such questions as they appear on a list of business approved by direction of the President for transaction at that sitting. - 5 Verify source ↗
Upon being requested by the Clerk, the Provincial Govem
AI-assisted research summary: The House must meet in Lusaka unless the President directs otherwise.
5. Unless otherwise directed by the President, the House shall meet in Lusaka. - 6 Verify source ↗
( 1) When a date has been set under the provisions of regu la
AI-assisted research summary: At its first meeting, the House must elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson before doing any other business.
6. Immediately after first assembling for its initial meeting, the House shall proceed to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson in Business of House Order of business Business to be transacted at sitting of House Place of meeting Procedure of first 1 84 assembly for inilial mee1ing Appoinl menl of S1anding Committee Siuing of Standing Commiuee Provisional lisl of business for meeting Standing Commiuce 10 consider the businesss of House S1anding Committee may make recommen dauons to President regarding business Statutory Instruments 1 3th March, 1 998 accordance with rules 14 to 27 and no other business shall be transacted until a chairperson has assumed the Chair. - 7 Verify source ↗
Upon receiving nominations properly proposed and sec
AI-assisted research summary: At its initial meeting, the House must appoint a Standing Committee.
7. During the course of its initial meeting the House shall appoint a Standing Committee which shall be constituted in accor dance with rule 47. - 8 Verify source ↗
On the date set by the Presiding Officer for the meeting of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Standing Committee may sit whenever the House is not sitting, and must sit within the seven days before the House assembles for each meeting after the first.
8. The Standing Committee may sit at any time when the House is not sitting, but a sitting of the Standing Committee shall in any event be held during the seven days immediately preceding the assembly of the House for each meeting after the initial meeting. - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) The election of the members of the House shaU be by Secret ballot
AI-assisted research summary: The Permanent Secretary must give the Clerk a provisional business list at least seven days before the President-appointed assembly date; the Standing Committee may make recommendations, and the President may authorize debate on public-importance questions.
9. Not later than seven days before the date appomted by the President for the assembly of the House for any meeting, the Permanent Secretary, in the Ministry responsible for Chiefs' Af fairs, shall furnish the Clerk with a provisional list of the business which the House is to transact by directt0n of the President during that committee at its next sitting. 1 0. The Standing Committee shall thereupon consider the business for the meeting, including any notices of motion received by the Clerk in accordance with Rule 96, and shall determine any recommendations to be made to the President. 1 1 . The Standing Committee may make recommendations concerning- ( a) the arrangement of business included in the list received from the President; and (b) the addition to the list of any specified question, being a question which, in the Committee's opinion, is a matter of public importance which the House should debate at that meeting; and any such recommendations shall be reported to the President not later than three days before the date appointed by him for the commencement of the meeting. Authonsation by Presidenl of ma1ters of public imponance 1 2 . The President shall consider any recommendations re ceived from the Standing Committee and may, if satisfied that any specified question is a matter of public importance, authorise that it should be set down for debate, either in terms recommended by the Committee, or in such terms as he may decide, after consultation with the Chairperson of the House of Chiefs. Business 10 be trans acted - 13 Verify source ↗
Subject to the other provisions of these Rules, the list of
AI-assisted research summary: At any meeting, only the business approved by the President is to be considered, subject to the other provisions of these Rules.
13. Subject to the other provisions of these Rules, the list of business approved by the President shall be the only business to be considered at any meeting. 13th March, 1998 Statutory Instruments 185 PART II OFFICERS OF House
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(l) The Clerk shall notify the President and the Presiding
AI-assisted research summary: The House must elect the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson in line with rules 16 to 27, and that election must be the first business at the relevant sitting.
14. An election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the House shall take place in accordance with rules 16 to 27- When elections are lo be held ( a) as first business on the first day of sitting of the initial meeting of the House; and (b) when the office of Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson becomes vacant the election of Chairperson or Vice Chairperson shall be the first business of the sitting. - 15 Verify source ↗
( 1) Any person who brings or attempts to bring undue
AI-assisted research summary: When an election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson is to be held, the Clerk must notify members of the election date and invite nominations as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs.
15. Whenever under these Rules an election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson is to take place, the Clerk shall, as soon as practicable after the vacancy occurs, notify members of a date for the election and shall invite nominations. Members to be notified of date for election - 16 Verify source ↗
The proceedings of the House, shall be conducted in
AI-assisted research summary: A member may be nominated for election as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson by notice to the Clerk, but the notice must be given by 1600 hours the day before the election.
16. A member may be nominated for election as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson by means of a notice given to the Clerk not later than 1600 hours the day preceding the election. Nominations 1 7. Every nomination presented to the Clerk shall be signed by a proposer, a seconder and not less than three other members. - 18 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall keep a record of the members present and
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must tell the House which members have been duly nominated, and must declare the sole nominee elected unopposed.
18. At the hour when the House has been directed to assemble or as soon thereafter as a quorum is present the Clerk shall notify the House of the names of members who have been duly nominated for election as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. 1 9. If only one candidate has been duly nominated for election as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Clerk shall declare that candidate to have been elected unopposed. - 20 Verify source ↗
The House of Chiefs shall meet at least twice in every year
AI-assisted research summary: If more than one member is nominated for election as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Clerk must arrange a poll, and the poll must be by secret ballot of House members.
20. Where more than one member has been duly nominated for election as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Clerk shall ar range for the taking of a poll which shall be by secret ballot of the members of the House. - 21 Verify source ↗
The members shall be paid such remuneration and allow
AI-assisted research summary: After a poll under Rule 20, the Clerk must announce each candidate’s vote total and declare the elected candidate; if there is a tie, the result is decided by lot.
21. Immediately following any poll conducted in accordance with Rule 20 the Clerk sh al I announce the number of votes in favour of each candidate and shall declare to have been duly elected the candidate who has received the greatest number of votes or, in the event of a tie, shall decide the result by lot and declare the candidate thus chosen to be duly elected. Nominations and notices of motion to be supported House to be notified Unopposed candidates to be declared elected Elecuons 10 be secret ballot Announce ment of number of votes - 22 Verify source ↗
The provisions of the National Assembly (Powers and
AI-assisted research summary: If no member is duly nominated under rules 16–20, the House must adjourn and the Clerk must report the matter to the President.
22. If no member is duly nominated for election in accordance with rules 16-20 the House shall stand adjourned and the Clerk shall report the matter to the President. Procedure if no member is duly nominated 186 Statutory Instruments 13th March, 1998 Appointment of Chairper son and Vice Chairperson Tenure of office of Chairperson Cap. I Chairperson to preside at all meelings Resignation Duties of Vice Chairperson - 23 Verify source ↗
Upon receiving a report under rule 22, the President shall
AI-assisted research summary: After a report under rule 22, the President must appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from among the members and direct the House to resume sittings.
23. Upon receiving a report under rule 22, the President shall proceed to appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from amongst the members and shall thereafter direct the House to resume its sittings. - 24 Verify source ↗
Upon the expiry of the term of office of the Chairperson as
AI-assisted research summary: When the Chairperson’s term as a member of the House expires, the Chairperson continues in office until the first sitting of the next meeting after expiry.
24. Upon the expiry of the term of office of the Chairperson as member of the House pursuant to Article L 33 of the Constitution the Chairperson shaJI continue to hold office until the day of the first sitting of the next meeting following the date of expiry. - 25 Verify source ↗
During his tenure of office the Chairperson shall preside at
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson must preside at every sitting of the House during the tenure of office, unless absent through sickness or with the President’s permission.
25. During his tenure of office the Chairperson shall preside at every sitting of the House unless absent through sickness or w ith the permission of the President. - 26 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson may resign his office
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson may resign by giving written notice signed by hand and addressed to the Clerk.
26. The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson may resign his office by giving notice in writing under his hand addressed to the Clerk. - 27 Verify source ↗
The Vice-Chairperson shall take the chair whenever the
AI-assisted research summary: The Vice-Chairperson must take the chair when the Chairperson is absent or the office is vacant, except during the election of a new Chairperson.
27. The Vice-Chairperson shall take the chair whenever the Chairperson is temporarily absent for any cause or during any penod when the office of Chairperson is vacant, except during any proceedings for the election of a new Chairperson. PART III THE CLERK Appointment of Clerk
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The President shall appoint a Clerk to the House with the
AI-assisted research summary: The President must appoint a Clerk to the House with the House’s approval, and the Clerk must carry out listed House-support duties.
28. The President shall appoint a Clerk to the House with the approval of the House and on such terms and conditions as the House may determine. Clerk to advise on Procedural maners Clerk to attend meetings of House and commi11ees Clerk 10 distnbute list of business to members Votes and proceedings - 29 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall be responsible for advising the Chairperson
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must advise the Chairperson and members on House procedure and tell them the approved business for each meeting.
29. The Clerk shall be responsible for advising the Chairperson and members on the procedure of the House and for informing them of the approved list of busmess to be conducted at any meeting. - 30 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall attend every sitting of the House and of every
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must attend every sitting of the House and its committees, and may address them only on procedural matters and when the Chairperson asks.
30. The Clerk shall attend every sitting of the House and of every committee of the House but, except during any proceedings for the election of a Chairperson or V ice-Chairper on, the Clerk shall address the House or a Committee only on procedural matters and at the request of the Chairperson. - 31 Verify source ↗
Before the opening of each sitting the Clerk shall distribute
AI-assisted research summary: Before each sitting, the Clerk must give every member a copy of the approved business list for that sitting.
31. Before the opening of each sitting the Clerk shall distribute to every member a copy of the approved list of business for that sitting. - 32 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall prepare a record of the votes and proceedings
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must prepare a record of votes and proceedings for every sitting, and send copies after the Chairperson confirms it.
32. The Clerk shall prepare a record of the votes and proceedings at every sitting of the House or of a Committee of the whole House and, after it has been confirm by the Chairperson, shall transmit copies to the President, to the members and each Minister, sending extra copies to the permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for local government, to be tabled before the National Assembly. 13th March, 1 998 Statutory Instruments - 33 Verify source ↗
The votes and proceedings of the House shall contain all
AI-assisted research summary: The House must include all its decisions in the votes and proceedings, and after a division it must record the numbers and names of members voting for and against the motion.
33. The votes and proceedings of the House shall contain all decisions of the House including, in the case of any decision reached after a division, a record of the numbers and names of members voting for or against the motion. - 34 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall have the custody of all votes and proceedings,
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must keep custody of the House’s votes, proceedings, records, and other documents, and must not remove or allow them to be removed from the Chambers or offices without express leave or order from the House or the Chairperson.
34. The Clerk shall have the custody of all votes and proceedings, records and other documents belonging to the House, and shall not take or permit to be taken any such votes and proceedings. records or other documents from the Chambers or offices of the House without the express leave or order either of the House or of the Chairperson. 187 Decisions of House lo be recorded Custody of records - 35 Verify source ↗
Except as may be directed by the President, the Clerk shall
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must allow only specified people into the House or a Committee sitting, unless the President directs otherwise.
35. Except as may be directed by the President, the Clerk shall admit to the place where the House or any Committee is sitting only the President, Minister, members and officials of the House, or officials of Government. Admission of non members PART IV SITTING OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES
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Except for the purpose of this rule and of rule 7, no member
AI-assisted research summary: A member may not take a seat in the House until they have made and subscribed the required Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance before the House.
36. Except for the purpose of this rule and of rule 7, no member shall take his seat in the House until he has made and subscribed before the House an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance to the President of the Republic of Zambia. Oath of Allegiance - 37 Verify source ↗
The House shall sit between the hours of 0900 and 1 230 hours
AI-assisted research summary: The House must sit on weekdays during the specified morning and afternoon hours, and must adjourn early if business finishes before the scheduled rising time.
37. The House shall sit between the hours of 0900 and 1 230 hours and between 1400 hours and 1700 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays- Hours of Silting Provided that on any sitting day when the transaction of business on the approved list for that day has been completed earlier than the hour that the House is due to rise, the House shall forthwith adjourn until the next sitting day. - 38 Verify source ↗
Every sitting shall begin with prayers
AI-assisted research summary: Each sitting must begin with prayers.
38. Every sitting shall begin with prayers. - 39 Verify source ↗
New members shall be introduced and shall make and
AI-assisted research summary: New members must be introduced and must make and subscribe Oaths or Affirmations of Allegiance right after prayers, before the House does other business except election of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson.
39. New members shall be introduced and shall make and subscribe Oaths or Affirmations of Allegiance immediately after prayers and before the House transacts any business other than the business relating to the election of the Chairperson or Vice-Chair person. - 40 Verify source ↗
If no quorum 1s present at the hour appointed for the
AI-assisted research summary: If there is no quorum at the start of a sitting, the Chairperson must not take the Chair until a quorum is present, and in any case not more than half an hour after the appointed time.
40. If no quorum 1s present at the hour appointed for the commencement of any sitLing, the Chairperson shall not take the Chair until such a time, not being longer than half an hour after the appointed hour, as a quorum is present. Prayers Introduction of new members Procedure i f lhere is no quo rum al lhe hour appointed for thecommence memofany�11- ling 1 88 Procedure if notice is taken that no quorum is present at any time Power of Chairperson to suspend business Statuto,y Instruments 13th March, 1998 - 41 Verify source ↗
( I ) If there is not quorum after half an hour has elapsed, the
AI-assisted research summary: If there is no quorum, the Chairperson must adjourn the House and, in one case, report the fact to the President.
41. ( I ) If there is not quorum after half an hour has elapsed, the Chairperson shall Lake the Chair and adjourn the House until the next sitting day and shall Lhen report the fact to the President (2) If, at any other time during a sitting, the Chairperson finds an objection being taken by any member or on the report of a division, that a quorum is not formed, the Chairperson shaB, without question adjourn the House for fifteen minutes; and if, after fifteen minutes, no quorum is formed, he shall thereupon adjourn the House until the next sitting day. Any such division shall not be considered to constitute a decision of the House. (3) Any member talcing objection to the fact that a quorum is not formed and any member present at a division, whether votingornot, shall be counted in establishing whether a quorum is formed or not. - 42 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson shall have power, when satisfied that at any
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson may suspend business, and the House’s sitting, for a declared period of less than one sitting day when it is expedient to do so.
42. The Chairperson shall have power, when satisfied that at any time it is expedient to do so, to suspend business for such period, being less than one sitting day, as the Chairperson may declare; and the sitting of the House shall thereupon be suspended until the hour named by the Chairperson or, if no hour is named, for the remainder of that day. PARTY V COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE Circum stances when House resolves into Committee Chairperson to be Chamnan of Committee Resumption of proceed ings by House Procedure when business of Commlltec is incom plete - 43 Verify source ↗
The House shall resolve into a Committee of the whole House
AI-assisted research summary: The House must resolve into a Committee of the whole House when a motion is moved under rule 93(e) or rule 109.
43. The House shall resolve into a Committee of the whole House on a motion moved in accordance with paragraph ( e) of rule 93 or in accordance with rule 109, and resolve in the affinnattve. - 44 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson shall be chairman of the Committee of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson must be chairman of the Committee of the whole House, and must leave the Chair and sit next to the Clerk when the House resolves into Committee under these Rules.
44. The Chairperson shall be chairman of the Committee of the whole House and whenever, in accordance with these Rules, the House resolves into Committee the Chairperson shall forthwith leave the Chair and shall take his seat next to the Clerk. - 45 Verify source ↗
At the hour appointed for the adjournment of the sitting or
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson must resume the Chair and report progress to the House when the sitting adjournment time arrives or when the Committee business is finished.
45. At the hour appointed for the adjournment of the sitting or when in the opinion of the Chairperson, the business under consideration in Committee has been completed the Chairperson shall resume the Chair and report progress to the House. - 46 Verify source ↗
If upon resuming the Chair al the hour appointed for the
AI-assisted research summary: If the Chairperson says committee business is incomplete when the House resumes, the House must again go into Committee on the next sitting day.
46. If upon resuming the Chair al the hour appointed for the adjournment of Lhe sitting, the Chairperson reports thal the business under consideration in Committee of the whole House is incom plete, the House shall again resolve into Committee on Lhe next sitting day when that business is due for consideration. PART VI STANDING COMMITTEE Consutuuon of Standing Committee 4 7. The House shall establish a Standing Committee which shall consist of the Chairperson, who shall be Chairperson of the Com mittee, and one member of the House representing each Province of Zambia. 13th March. 1 998 Statutory Instruments
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The Standing Committee shall meet from time to time as
AI-assisted research summary: The Standing Committee must meet as provided by rule 8 and may advise the Chairperson and the House on matters about members’ comfort and convenience or the House’s rules and procedure.
48. The Standing Committee shall meet from time to time as provided by rule 8 and, in addition to the duties imposed upon it by rules l O to 1 2, shall be empowered to advise the Chairperson and the House on any matter relating to the comfort and convenience of members or the rules and procedure of the House. 189 Duues of Standing Comrruttcc - 49 Verify source ↗
The quorum for meetings of the Standing Committee shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A meeting of the Standing Committee has a quorum of five members, not counting the person presiding.
49. The quorum for meetings of the Standing Committee shall be Quorum five members excluding the person presiding. - 50 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee shall have an
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson of the Standing Committee has an original vote and a casting vote.
50. The Chairperson of the Standing Committee shall have an odginal as well as a casting vote. - 51 Verify source ↗
If for any reason a member of the Standing Committee 1s
AI-assisted research summary: If a Standing Committee member cannot act or wants to withdraw, the Chairperson may invite the House to discharge that member and appoint another member from the same Province.
51. If for any reason a member of the Standing Committee 1s unable to act, or wishes to withdraw from membership of the Committee, the Chairperson may invite the House to resolve that the member be discharged from the Commitlee and that another member from the same Province be appointed in that member's stead. - 52 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall be present at, and keep minutes of, every
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must attend every sitting of the Standing Committee and keep minutes.
52. The Clerk shall be present at, and keep minutes of, every sitting of the Standing Committee. - 53 Verify source ↗
The Clerk shall record in the minutes of a Standing Commit
AI-assisted research summary: The Clerk must keep the Standing Committee minutes and record attendances, motions, amendments, divisions, and voting names.
53. The Clerk shall record in the minutes of a Standing Commit tee- (ci) the names of the member attending each meeting; ( b) every motion, or amendment proposed in the Com mi ttec, together with the name of the member moving it, and any division together with the names of the members voting for and against the question. Chairman of Standmg Committee LO have both onginal and casting vote Changes in membership of Standing Committee Clerk to be present at siuings and Lo keep minute� Records required in minutes of Standing Committee - 54 Verify source ↗
The Standing Committee may make a report to the House on
AI-assisted research summary: The Standing Committee may make a report to the House. Each such report must be signed by the Chairperson and laid before the House together with the Committee’s minutes.
54. The Standing Committee may make a report to the House on the matters considered and every such report shall be signed by the Chairperson and shall be laid, together with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee, upon the table of the House. Reports and minutes - 55 Verify source ↗
The proceedings of the Standing Committee shall be confi
AI-assisted research summary: Proceedings of the Standing Committee must remain confidential until the minutes and any related report are laid before the House.
55. The proceedings of the Standing Committee shall be confi dential until the minutes and any report relative to such proceedings have been laid upon the Table of the House. Proceedings of Comm11Lee confidenllal PART VU LANGUAGE OF TME HOUSE
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Subject to the other provisions of this part, the official
AI-assisted research summary: The House must use English as its official language, and its proceedings and committee proceedings must be recorded in English.
56. Subject to the other provisions of this part, the official language of the House shall be English and all proceedings of the House and its Committee hall be recorded in the English language. Official language 190 Members 10 address I louse m English Speeches m vernacular language pcrmllted Cha1rpcr on nOl lO wnhhold permission to address House m vernacular language Statutory Instruments 13th March, 1998 - 57 Verify source ↗
Except as provided 1n rules 58 and 59, members shall address
AI-assisted research summary: Members must address the House, except as provided in rules 58 and 59.
57. Except as provided 1n rules 58 and 59, members shall address the House m Engh h - 58 Verify source ↗
Upon giving reasonable advance notice to the Chairperson,
AI-assisted research summary: Any member may address the House in a vernacular language spoken in Zambia if they give reasonable advance notice to the Chairperson and have the Chairperson’s permission.
58. Upon giving reasonable advance notice to the Chairperson, any member shall be entitled, with the perm1ss10n of the Chairper son, to address the House in any vernacular language spoken in Zambia. - 59 Verify source ↗
When notice has been given to the Chairperson that a member
AI-assisted research summary: After notice is given, the Chairperson must generally allow a member to speak in a specified vernacular language, unless there is an abuse of procedure or a suitable English translation cannot be provided.
59. When notice has been given to the Chairperson that a member desires to speak tn a specified vernacular language the chairperson shall not withhold permission unless- ( a) tn his opin10n the granting of the request would be an abuse of procedure; or (b) it is not possible to provide, m accordance with rules 60- 6 1 , a translation from the vernacular language into English of a standard and 1n such manner as are accept able to the House of Chiefs. Interpreting Procedure for tran�lat• mg specchei. - 60 Verify source ↗
Whenever the Chairperson gives petm1ss1on for a member to
AI-assisted research summary: When the Chairperson allows a member to speak in a vernacular language, the Clerk should arrange for a competent interpreter to be present, and the interpreter must use a procedure that lets the speech and English translation be heard by everyone present.
60. Whenever the Chairperson gives petm1ss1on for a member to speak in a vernacular language, the Clerk shall, whenever practi cable, ensure that an interpreter competent tn translation from that language into English shall be present. 6 1. In translating the speeches from Vernacular to English, the interpreter, as directed, shall adopt such procedure as will enable both the member speaking and the English translation to be heard by the Chairperson and by every other person present. Interpreter!. to make Oath - 62 Verify source ↗
Every person directed to act as an interpreter in the House or
AI-assisted research summary: A person directed to act as an interpreter in the House or its Committee must be sworn to interpret fairly, impartially, and to the best of their knowledge and ability.
62. Every person directed to act as an interpreter in the House or its Committee shall be sworn upon oath to interpret the proceedings fairly and impartially. and to the best of his knowledge and ability. PARTVIIl Pt RSONS EN1 ITLl:1> TO ADDRI SS THE HOUSE - 63 Verify source ↗
The President shall be entitled to address the House at any
AI-assisted research summary: The President is entitled to address the House at any time.
63. The President shall be entitled to address the House at any time. - 64 Verify source ↗
A Minister, or a representative from his Ministry nominated
AI-assisted research summary: A Minister, or a nominee from the Ministry, may address the House or ask for its advice on a referred question that is on the approved business list.
64. A Minister, or a representative from his Ministry nominated by the Minister to add11.:ss the House on his behalf, may address the House or request its advice on any question within his portfolio which has been 1efcrrcd to the House and which appears on the approved list of business. 65 Whenever any matter which is the responsibi I 1ty of a Mini ter is due to be considered by the House, any member may request the Prc�ident may address House Ministers or nominees may addrcss Housc Inv1tauons 10 Minister lo attend particular proceeding� 13th March. 1998 Statutory Instruments 1 9 1 Chairperson to invite that Minister to be present or to nominate a representative from his Ministry to attend the debate; but the Chairperson shall not request the presence of the Minister or his repre ·entativc unless he 1s satisfied that there is a specific question, of which he shall give notice to the Minister, upon which it is desirable that the Minister or his repre entative should address the House. - 66 Verify source ↗
A Minister may be present at any proceedings of the House
AI-assisted research summary: A Minister may attend proceedings of the House and may speak in proceedings about matters within the Minister’s portfolio, even without an invitation under rule 65.
66. A Minister may be present at any proceedings of the House and may take part in proceedings which concern questions within his portfolio, notwithstanding thal no inv1tatron has been extended to him in accordance w11h rule 65. - 67 Verify source ↗
When addressing the House, the Minister or hrs reprcsenta
AI-assisted research summary: When addressing the House, the Minister or the Minister’s representative must follow the Rules except rule 73, may enjoy a member’s privileges, but may not vote or be counted for quorum.
67. When addressing the House, the Minister or hrs reprcsenta trve shall be bound by the ·e Rules other than rule 73 and shall have the privileges of a member except that the Minister or the represen tative of the Minister shall not vote and shall not be counted in establishing whether a quorum is present. - 68 Verify source ↗
Except as provided in these rules, only the Chairperson and
AI-assisted research summary: Only the Chairperson and members may address the house, except as otherwise provided in these rules.
68. Except as provided in these rules, only the Chairperson and members shall be entitled to address the house. PART IX TIM[ AND MANNER 01' SPEAKING
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Members shall peak only when called upon to do so by the
AI-assisted research summary: Members may speak only when the Chairperson calls on them, and they must direct their remarks to the Chair.
69. Members shall peak only when called upon to do so by the Chairperson and shall address their remarks to the Chair. - 70 Verify source ↗
A member offering to speak shall stand in his place after the
AI-assisted research summary: A member who wants to speak must stand in place after the previous speaker has sat down, and members must not address another member directly in the House.
70. A member offering to speak shall stand in his place after the preceding speaker has resumed hrs seat. 7 1. A member shall not address another member directly in the House and every reference to another member shall be by use of that other member's title as a Chief - 72 Verify source ↗
Whenever the Chairperson rises during a debate, any member
AI-assisted research summary: When the Chairperson rises during debate, members speaking or offering to speak must sit down and everyone must remain silent. A member may not speak for more than 30 minutes unless the House gives leave.
72. Whenever the Chairperson rises during a debate, any member then speaking or offering to speak shall sit down and the members shall be silent so that the Chairperson may be heard without interruption 73. No member may address the House for more than thirty minutes except by leave of the House. Mmisrcr may part1c1patc m proceedings irrcspcc11 ve of inv1tat1on M1mstcr to observe Rules of procedure R1ghrs of Chairperson and members co address House Time and manner of speaking When member to stand in his place to speak Reference to other members Precedence of Chairper son Dura11on of speeches - 74 Verify source ↗
While in Committee of the whole House members may
AI-assisted research summary: Members may speak more than once in Committee of the whole House, but each occasion is limited to ten minutes.
74. While in Committee of the whole House members may address the House more than once but not in excess of ten minutes on any one occasion . Members' nght� of addresss in comm1uce 75 No member may speak twice on a question except in Committee of the whole House: but a member who has made a substantive motion shall have the right to reply to the debate, and a When members may exercise nght of reply I 92 Statutory Instruments 13th March, 1998 Proh1b1tton of reply Debate rcstnctcd to quesuon before House Mailers in re �peel of which member mJy speak Points or order Personal cxplanauons Reflection upon votes of House or National Assembly ObJectton able remarks member who has been misquoted or misunderstood in a material part of hts speech may offer an explanation but shall not introduce any new matter and no debate shall be allowed upon such explana tion.
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A reply shall not be allowed to a member who has moved an
AI-assisted research summary: A member who has moved an amendment or a motion to adjourn a debate cannot be given a reply.
76. A reply shall not be allowed to a member who has moved an amendment or a motion to adjourn a debate. - 77 Verify source ↗
Only one question may be debated at a lime and the debate
AI-assisted research summary: Only one question may be debated at a time, and debate must stay limited to that question until it is resolved or adjourned.
77. Only one question may be debated at a lime and the debate shall be restricted to the question under consideration until that quesuon ha,; been resolved or the debate has been adjourned by a maJority vote of the members present or stands adJoumed in accordance with these rules. - 78 Verify source ↗
A member may speak only to the question before the House,
AI-assisted research summary: A member may speak only on the question before the House, an amendment moved by that member, or a point of order.
78. A member may speak only to the question before the House, or to an amendment to be moved by himself, or to a point of order. - 79 Verify source ↗
Upon a point of order being raised the member then speaking
AI-assisted research summary: If a point of order is raised, the member speaking must sit down, and after the point is stated to the Chairperson, the Chairperson must give a ruling or decision and may do so at once.
79. Upon a point of order being raised the member then speaking shall resume his seat and, after the point of order has been stated to the Chairperson, the Chairperc;on shall give the ruling or decision thereon and may do so forthwith. - 80 Verify source ↗
By permission of the Chairperson and when called upon to do
AI-assisted research summary: Members may speak on personal matters only with the Chairperson’s permission and when called upon, but they must not debate those matters or use improper or offensive remarks.
80. By permission of the Chairperson and when called upon to do so, a member may explain matten, of a personal nature although there may be no question before the House, but such matters may not be debated and the member shall confine himself to the vindi cation of his own conduct. 8 1. A member shall not speak against or reflect upon any vote of the House or the National Assembly, except for the purpose of moving that a vote of the House be rescinded. 82 A member shall not- ( a) impute improper motives to any other member; (b) make a personal charge against any other member; (c) use offensive expressions; or ( d) use personalities. Power of chauper,nn to require withdraw or obJecuon able remarks - 83 Verify source ↗
If. in the op1111on of the Chairperson, any member uses
AI-assisted research summary: If the Chairperson thinks a member used objectionable words, the Chairperson may require the member to explain, withdraw the words, or apologize. If the member does not comply, the member may be required to leave the chamber.
83. If. in the op1111on of the Chairperson, any member uses objectionable words, the Chairperson shall call that member to order and require the member to explain or withdraw them or to offer an apology to the sat1sfact1on of the House; and a member failing to comply with the directions of the Chairperson shall be directed to withdraw from the chamber in accordance with rule I 24. Disclosure of financial intere�t 84. No member may speak on any matter in which the member has a financial interest w1less the member has first di'lClosed that interest. J 3th March, J 998 Statutory Instruments 1 93 - 85 Verify source ↗
A reference shall not be made to any matter upon which a
AI-assisted research summary: A reference should not be made to a matter while a court decision is pending if it may prejudice the parties.
85. A reference shall not be made to any matter upon which a Court decision is pending in such way as may prejudice the interests of the parties in the case. Reference to matters which are sub Judice - 86 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson may direct any member who fails to keep to
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson may direct a member who is off-topic or repeating arguments to finish speaking and take their seat.
86. The Chairperson may direct any member who fails to keep to the point or who repeats arguments already employed by that member or other members in the course of the debate to conclude his speech and to resume his seat. Irrelevance and repetition PART X PROCEDURE WITH REGARD TO MOTIONS
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PART X
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Except as provided in Rule 97, motions shall be considered
AI-assisted research summary: Motions are to be considered on the specified day when they appear on the approved list of business for the sitting, except where Rule 97 says otherwise.
87. Except as provided in Rule 97, motions shall be considered on the day specified in respect of which they appear on the approved list of business for the sitting. Subject matter - 88 Verify source ↗
Motions on any matter referred to the House by the President
AI-assisted research summary: Certain motions do not need to be seconded.
88. Motions on any matter referred to the House by the President which are moved by a Minister or by his representative, or which are formally moved by the Chairperson shall not require to be seconded. Government motions - 89 Verify source ↗
Motions which are moved by a member of he House other
AI-assisted research summary: Some motions must be seconded by another member, and only motions certified by the President as relating to matters of public importance may be included in the approved business list.
89. Motions which are moved by a member of he House other than the Chairperson shall be seconded by some other member, silent shall rule whether or not in hie; opinion that motion relates to a matter of public importance. Motions moved by pnvate members to be seconded 90. No motions except those certified by the President to relate to matters which are of public importance shall be included in the approved list of business for any meeting. - 91 Verify source ↗
Except with the express permission of the President, the
AI-assisted research summary: The Committee must not recommend more than one motion on the same subject within any 12-month period unless the President gives express permission.
91 . Except with the express permission of the President, the Committee shall not recommend for debate more than one motion on the same subject in any period of twelve months. - 92 Verify source ↗
A motion shall be debated at such sitting, not being earlier
AI-assisted research summary: A motion must be debated at the sitting, but not earlier than two days after the President’s approval has been signified to members and only if it appears on the approved list of business.
92. A motion shall be debated at such sitting, not being earlier than two days after the approval of the President has been signified to members, as it may appear on the approved list of business. - 93 Verify source ↗
The following motions may be moved without notice
AI-assisted research summary: Certain listed motions may be moved without notice.
93. The following motions may be moved without notice: ( a) a motion for the amendment of any motion, providing that the terms of the amendment are handed to the Clerk in writing; ( b) a motion for the adjournment of the House or of a debate; ( c) a motion for the suspension of any of tnese Rules moved \.\ ith the permission of the President, or a motion for the suspension of Rule 37 to extend the hours of sitting moved with the permission of the Chairperson; Motions of public impor tance to be certified by Pre�ident Motions in respect of which Prc.;iuent's perm1ss1on required Day for debate Motions which may be moved without notice 194 Statutory Instruments 13th March, 1998 ( d) a motion for the withdrawal of strangers on any occasion that members of the public have been admitted to the proceedings of the House with the President's pemus sion; ( e) a motion that the House should resolve into Commiltee; (f) a motion when the House is in Committee; and (g) a motion for the suspension of a member. - 94 Verify source ↗
A member wishing to move any motion as a matter of public
AI-assisted research summary: A member wanting to move a motion on a matter of public importance must give the motion’s terms to the Clerk at least 7 days before the House meeting.
94. A member wishing to move any motion as a matter of public importance shall give notice of the terms of the motion to the Clerk not less than seven days in advance of the assembly of the House for the meeting during which he wishes it to be considered. - 95 Verify source ↗
The terms of any notice of motion referred to in Rule 94
AI-assisted research summary: If the Clerk receives a Rule 94 notice of motion during a recess, the terms must be communicated to the Standing Committee at its next meeting.
95. The terms of any notice of motion referred to in Rule 94 received by the Clerk during any recess shall be communicated to the Standing Committee at its next meeting. - 96 Verify source ↗
( I ) If die Committee resolves that any such motion should be
AI-assisted research summary: If the Committee recommends a motion to the President for debate, the Chairperson must notify the President, the President must decide whether it is a matter of public importance, and the motion may be debated only after the President’s approval has been signaled and at least two days have passed.
96. ( I ) If die Committee resolves that any such motion should be recommended to the President for debate in the House the Chairperson shall advise the President accordingly and the Presi dent shall rule whether or not in his opinion that motion relates to a matter of public impurtance. (2) A motion sh... be debated at such sitting, not being earlier than two days after •he approval of the President has been signified to members, as h . • :;an, on the approved list of business. Notices of motion Procedure preliminary to consider ation of motions Debate on morion Amendment of motions - 97 Verify source ↗
( 1) A que�tion, having been proposed, may be amended
AI-assisted research summary: A member who wants to move an amendment to a question must first write it down, sign it, and give it to the Clerk.
97. ( 1) A que�tion, having been proposed, may be amended ( a) by leaving out certain words; (b) by leaving out certain words in order to insert other words; and ( c) by inserting or ac.1ding words. (2) A member wishing to move an amendment to a qu�stion shall, before moving it, put the amendment in writing, sign it and hand it to the Clerk. - 98 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson shall decide on whether or not the proposed
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson decides whether the proposed amendment may be moved or allowed.
98. The Chairperson shall decide on whether or not the proposed amendment shall be moved or allowed. - 99 Verify source ↗
All motions and all amendments which are not seconded shall
AI-assisted research summary: Members who move or second a motion must speak in support immediately, may reserve their speech, and some later steps on amendments and withdrawal are restricted.
99. All motions and all amendments which are not seconded shall lapse without further debate, except that a motion or an tmendment moved by the Chairperson or by the Minister or his nominated representative or a motion or amendment moved in Committee of the whole House llhall not require to be seconded. Chairperson to decide on amendments to be moved Motions and a,11endmcnts by private members to lapse unless seconded 1 3th March, 1998 Statutory Instruments 1 00. A member moving or seconding a motion shall be obliged to speak immediately in support of it but may reserve his right of addressing the House until a later stage in the debate. 10 I When an amendment has been moved, and if necessary seconded, it shall be debated and put to the vote before the original motion I 02. When an amendment to a proposed amendment is moved, and if necessary seconded, it shall be debated as if the previous amendment were an original motion. 1 03. Where an amendment is moved to a question after a member bas spoken the member may again address the House on such amendment or amendments. 1 04. Except as provided in rule 100, a member who has already spoken to the mam question may not move or second an amend ment. 1 05. A member who has moved any motion or amendment shall be entitled lo offer to withdraw it. but the Chairperson shall accept such withdrawal only by leave of the house; if an amendment has been proposed to a motton, the original motion shall not be with drawn until the amendment has been disposed of; and no motion or amendment may be withdrawn, nor may any member speak to such motion or amendment, after it has been put from the Chair for the decision of the House. PART XI 1 95 Mover or seconder of motion may reserve speech Amendment to be resolved before any vote on original motion Amendments to amend ments Rights of members who have spoken to main quesuon when amendment 1s moved Members who have spoken to quesuon not co move or second amendment When motions or a:nend1nents ma) be withdrawn PROCt.::DURE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT LEG!SLJITION
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PART XI
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When the House is to consider draft legislation referred to
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets the procedure for considering draft legislation in the House, including document delivery, debate, voting, reporting, and the Chairperson’s casting vote.
106. When the House is to consider draft legislation referred to it by the President, the Ministe1 responsible for the Bill shal ! provide the Clerk. not later than seven days in ad vane� of the date for its consideration, with copies of the draft Bill and an explanatory memorandum in sufficient number for each member to receive a copy. Supply of Bills and explanatory memoranda to members l 07. On the day appointed for the consideration of the draft Bit', the Minister responsible, or representative nominated by him from his Mims try to address the House on his behalf. shall move a motion lntrou1.,ction of Bills 1 96 Statutory Instruments 1 3th March, 1998 Consider ation m Committee Repon to House Motion for debate after Bill ha� been fl'portcJ c11airperson :, invite �cbate on :.,,,11ons moved under Ruic 1 10 Minister or . epresenta tivc to have right of reply Voting which shall not b..: amended or debated, " That the House do now resolve mto Committee to consider the clauses of a draft Bill entitled (short title) " 1 08. The Minster or his nominated representative shall attend the Committee of the whole House when the Committee is considering draft legislation for which the Minster is responsible and shall be regarded as a member of the house for this purpose, but shall not be allowed to vote and shall not be counted in establishing whether or not a quorum is present. 1 09. When consideration of the Bill in Committee of the whole House is completed, the Chairperson shall, without question put, report the Bill to the house with or without any recommendations, as the case may be 1 10. The Chairperson shall then formally move " that the House do approve the draft Bill, subject to the recommendations (if any) of the Committee of the whole House ". 1 1 1 . After the Chairperson hJs moved the motion in terms of Rule t 10, the Chairperson shall invite debate on that motion and members shall be entitled tv move amendments to it, subject to the approval of the Chairperson. 1 1 2. The MimstN his r\:presentative shall have the right of reply to the debate o , .c motion. PART XIl DIVISIONS 1 1 3. When, in the opinion of the Chairperson the debate on the question which is before the House should be resolved, the Chair person shall put the question and every member present may thereupon signify his vote for or agamst that question; but any member with a financial interest in that question shall abstain from voting. DIVIMOns where mmonty 1s Jess than four 1 14. ln the event of a division of votes, the Chairperson may first call upon those members who in his opmion are in the minority to stand m their places, and if that number is less than four the Chairperson shall declare the resolution of the House to be the view of thr remammg members. \\htrc hiol10rity IS fc,ur or more 1 1 �- Iffou c r ,nc,e members rise in their places the Chairperson :.hall J,rcct the Cieri-. to call upon each member present to declare his vet<! for or ag..uust the question. 13th March, 1998 Statutory Instruments 1 1 6. The Clerk shall record the voting for or against each question and report the results to the Chairperson who shall then declare the motion carried or lost, as the case may be. 1 17. In any division the Chairperson shall not exercise an original vote but, if there is an equality of votes, the Chairperson shall give a casting vote, and any reason stated by him shall be recorded in the votes and proceedings. PART XIII WRITTEN QUESTIONS TO MINISTRIES
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PART XIII
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Members of the House may seek infonnation on any matter
AI-assisted research summary: Members of the House may ask the Clerk in writing for information on matters within a Minister’s portfolio, but trivial, frivolous, or public-interest-sensitive questions must be rejected.
118. Members of the House may seek infonnation on any matter falling within the portifolio responsibilities of any Minister, by application in writing to the Clerk. 1 19. Any question which, in the opinion of the Clerk, 1s trivial or frivolous or which the Clerk is satisfied, after consultation with the Minister of whom it 1s asked, that it would be against the public interest to publish or to answer, shall be reJected. - 120 Verify source ↗
When the Clerk receh es the reply to any question, the Clerk
AI-assisted research summary: When the Clerk receives a reply to a question, the Clerk must convey the information to the member who asked it.
120. When the Clerk receh es the reply to any question, the Clerk shall convey the information to the membe1 who submitted the question. PART XIV 0RoERL Y CONDUCT
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PART XIV
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The Chairperson shall keep order at every sitting of the
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson must keep order at each sitting of the House, and a committee chairperson has the same order-keeping powers and duties for that committee. Members who break the Rules must be called to order and immediately resume their seats.
121. The Chairperson shall keep order at every sitting of the House. t 22. A Chairperson of any Committee shall have in relation to the proceedings of that Committee the same powers and duties for keeping order as the Chairperson. 1 23. A member of the House who departs fro,m the Rules shall be called to order by the Chairperson and shall thereupon 1mmediatel> resume his seat. - 124 Verify source ↗
The Chau person shall be entitlcJ lo direct that an1 member
AI-assisted research summary: The Chau person may direct a member who disobeys the Chair or is otherwise disorderly to withdraw at once from the Chamber and its precincts.
124. The Chau person shall be entitlcJ lo direct that an1 member who fails to ob erve a ruling of the Chair c1 who is otherwise guilty of disorderly conduct shall withdrav. forthwith from the Chamber and its precincts. 1 97 Clerk to record voting for or agamst questions Chwrperson to exercise casting vote in event of equality of votes Questions Refusal of questions Answer to questions to be subnutted to member requiring information Chairperson to keep order Chairperson of any Committee to have powers of Chairperson m keepmg order Members 10 resume seats when called to order by Chair Power of Chairperson to require members to withdraw from Chamber 198 Power of Chairperson to suspend members Member under suspension no1 to attend proceedings until granted pennission Power of Chairperson to recom mend that member should vacate Non members to observe silence dunng sittings Power of Chairperson 10 enforce orders g1Ven under these Rules Statutory Instruments 13th Marc.h, 1998 - 125 Verify source ↗
The Chairperson may suspend any member who wilfully
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson may suspend a member for wilful rule-breaking, disorderly conduct, or obstructing the House, and must suspend a member if the House adopts a suspension motion by a two-thirds vote.
125. The Chairperson may suspend any member who wilfully disregards any of these Rules or who in his opinion is guilty of disorderly conduct or of obstructing the proceedings of the House, and shall suspend any member if a motion for his suspension is made and adopted m the House by a majonty of two-thirds of the members voting. 1 26. A member suspended under these Rules shall forthwith leave the House or the Committee and hall not attend further proceedings either of the House or of any Comrnjttee until the Chairperson shall grant that member permission to do so. - 127 Verify source ↗
Where circumstances appear to the Chairperson as being
AI-assisted research summary: The Chairperson may recommend, and the President may direct, that a suspended or disqualified member vacate the seat.
127. Where circumstances appear to the Chairperson as being necessary, the Chairperson may recommend to the President that any member who has been suspended, or who is in his opinion disqualified for any reason from takmg part in the proceedings of the House, should be required to vacate his seat. The President may direct any member who has been suspended or who is disqualified. to vacate his seat. I 28. If satisfied- ( a) that any member who is under suspension should not resume his seat; (b) that any member is disqualified; and (c) that any member has avoidahly absented himself without permission from and meeting; the President may direct that such member shall vacate hi' seat with effect from the date of his suspension, disqualification or first absence, a."ld the seat shall then be declared vacant. - 129 Verify source ↗
Ail persons except members and others who m accordance
AI-assisted research summary: People present at a sitting of the House or its Committee must keep silence, except members and others entitled to address the House.
129. Ail persons except members and others who m accordance with these Rules are entitled to address the House shall observe silence when present at any sitting of the House or of its Committee 1 30. The Chairperson may direct such steps to be taken as may be required to enforce any order given by him under these Rules. including any order for silence to be observed by those present or for strangers to withdraw. 1 3th March, 1 998 Statutory !nstmments ) 99 PART XV ABSENCE FROM Srrr1Nos 1 3 1 . ( 1 ) A member shall not be absent from any sitting of the House without the permission of the Chairperson, except on grounds of sickness. (2) A member shall not be absent from the sittings of the House throughout any meeting without first obtaining permission from the President through the Chatrper on. Members to �eek permission from Chairperson lo be absent from �iuing PART XVI lNH,RPRIITATION, AMENDMENT OR SUSPENSJO� OF RULES 1 32. Subject to the other provisions of these Rules, the decision of the Chairperson on any question, order or procedure shall be final. 1 ntcrpreta llon 1 33. Except as provided, these Rules- Amendment of Rules (aJ these Rules sl1all not be altered or suspended without the express authority of the President but the House may propose amendments to these Rules which may seem to 1t de:,irable; and ( b) no addition or :unendment which may be proposed to these Rules sha!J have effect until the Chairperson has notified the House of the President's approval. LUSAKA 6th March, 1 998 [MLGHICA. 105/4/4] FReDBRICK J. T. CHILIJBA, President
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