Local Government Act

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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT
CHAPTER 281 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA
CHAPTER 281 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCILSPART II

ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCILS
3. Establishment of Councils and Management Boards

4. Cities
5. Changes Affecting Districts
PART III CONSTITUTION OF COUNCILSPART III

CONSTITUTION OF COUNCILS
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6. Incorporation of Councils
7. Corporate name of council
8. Seal
9. Composition of Council
10. Repealed by Act No. 30 of 1995
11. Disqualification of councillors
12. Election of Councillors
13. Tenure of office of councillors
14. Vacation of office by councillor
15. Filling of casual vacancy
16. Election of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman and Vice Chairman
17. Tenure of office of mayor, deputy mayor, chairman and vice-chairman
18. Vacation of office
19. Filling of Casual vacancies of Mayor or Chairman during vacancy absence
20. Discharge of functions of Mayor or Chairman during vacancy or absence
21. Validity of discharge of functions
PART IV PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILSPART IV

PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCILS
22. Ordinary and special meetings

23. Notice of meetings
24. Quorum
25. Presiding in council
26. Voting in council
27. Disability for voting on account of interest in contracts
28. Adjournment of meetings
29. Admission of public to meetings
30. Minutes
PART V COMMITTEESPART V
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31. Standing and occasional committes

32. Membership of committees
33. Proceedings of committees
34. Minutes
35. Delegation of functions of council to committees
36. Reports by committees
37. Sub-committees
PART VI FINANCEPART VI
FINANCE
38. Financial year

39. Estimates of revenues and expenditure
40. General and special funds
41. Arrangements for handling receipts and payments
42. Banking accounts
43. Accounts
44. Investment
45. Government grants and loans
46. Financial regulations
47. Authority to borrow and modes of borrowing
48. Foreign borrowing prohibited
49. Security for borrowing and priorities of securities
50. Suspension of repayment of sums borrowed
51. Lenders relieved from certain inquiries.
52. Appointment and remuneration of auditor
53. Functions of auditor
54. Production of documents and taking of evidence
55. Deposit of accounts and representation thereon
56. Report of auditor
57. Powers of disallowances and surcharges
58. Appeals against disallowances and surcharges
59. Payment and recovery of surcharges
60. Inspections and extraordinary audits
PART VII FUNCTIONSPART VII

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61. Power to discharge scheduled functions

62. General provision with respect to discharge of functions
63. Contracts
64. Standing orders
65. Acquisition of land
66. Acceptance of gifts of property
67. Disposal of property
68. Grants and loans by councils
69. Imposition of levies
70. Imposition of other fees and charges
71. Power to pay certain fees, allowances and expenses
72. Pensions and gratuities for officers employees and dependants
73. Aldermen
74. Freemen
75. Power of Minister to confer additional functions on councils
PART VIII BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONSPART VIII

BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Power to Make By-laws

76. Power to make by-laws
77. Language of by-laws
78. Conferring of powers on officers and agents of council
79. Penalties
80. By-laws not to conflict with other written laws
81. Notice of by-laws and objection thereto
82. Confirmation of by-laws
83. Power of Minister to amend or revoke by-laws
84. Power to make regulations
85. Application of regulations
86. Regulations to prevail over by-laws or standing orders
87. References in other written laws
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR
88. Appointment of Local Government Administrator and discharge

by him of functions of council
89. Revocation of appointment Order

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PART X LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICEAND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SERVICE COMMISSIONPART X
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

COMMISSION
90. Councils may appoint staff

91. Secondment to another Council
92. Regulations
93. Establishment of Provincial Local Government Appeals Boards
94. Provisions relating to office of member
95. Allowances
96. Secretary
97. Immunity of members
98. Oath of office
99. Powers of Boards
100. Performance of functions of Boards
101. Offence of supplying false information
102. Certain Communications to be priviledged
103. Unauthorised disclosure of information
104. Offence to influence to attempt to influence Board
105. Repealed by Act No. 30 of 1995
106. Fiat of Director of Public Prosecutions
PART XI FIRE SERVICEPART XI

FIRE SERVICE
107. Fire Services
PART XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSPART XII

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108. Authentication of documents and execution of deeds

109. Inspection of documents
110. Public notice
111. Service of documents
112. Legal proceedings
113. Evidence
114. Penalties for obstruction
115. Powers of arrest
116. Protection for officers and employees of council acting in good
faith
117. Validity of discharge of functions by officers and employees of
council
118. Provincial and District Local Government Officers
119. Powers of Minister to approve or determine matters
120. Inquiries
PART XIII REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONALPART XIII

REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL
121. Repeal and Transitional provisions

122. Savings
123. Savings and transitional provisions consequent on the enactment of Act No. 30
of 1995
FIRST SCHEDULE-Transfer and vesting powers
SECOND SCHEDULE-Functions of councils
THIRD SCHEDULE-Oath of members of commission
FOURTH SCHEDULE-Oath of Secretary and other employees of council
CHAPTER 281 Act No.

22 of 1991
Act No.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 19 of 1992
30 of 1993
An Act to provide for an integrated three tier local administration system; to define 13 of 1994
the functions of local authorities; to repeal the Local Administration Act and 30 of 1995
22 of 1995
certain related laws; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to
the foregoing.
[6th September, 1991]
ENACTED by the Parliament of Zambia. Enactment

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PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
1. (1) This Act may be cited as the Local Government Act. Short title
2. In this Act, unless the contest otherwise requires- Interpretation
"area", in relation to a council, means the District for which the council has been
established under this Act;
"Board" means a Provincial Local Government Appeals Board established under

section ninety-three.
"building" includes any structure, whether of a permanent or temporary nature, and

a part of a building or structure;
"city" means a District for which a city is established under this Act;
"city council" means a city council established under this Act;
"committee" means a committee of a council;
"control" includes, regulate, inspect, supervise and licence;
"council" means a city council, municipal council, or district council;
"councilor" means a person elected under the Local Government Elections Act as
a councillor;
"district council" means a district council established under this Act;
"District" means a District declared under the Provincial and District Boundaries Cap. 286
Act;
"employee" in relation to a council, means a person employed by a local authority

other than an officer;
"erection" in relation to a building, includes the alteration or enlargement of a

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"establish" when used relating to the functions of a council, includes acquire, erect,
build, construct, name, hire, equip and furnish;
"financial regulations" means regulations made under section forty-six of this Act;
"land" shall have the meaning assigned thereto by the Land Act; Cap. 184
"levy" means a levy imposed under this Act;
"maintain," when used in relation to the functions of a council, includes carry on,
manage, operate and keep in repair;
"member" means a member of the Board;
"municipal council" means a municipal council established under this Act;
"municipality" means a District for which a municipal council is established under

this Act;
"officer", in relation to a council, means a person employed in the permanent

establishment of a council, and includes a person appointed on probation in
such establishment;
"principal officer" means of the Chief Executive Officer of a council and includes
any person for the time being discharging the functions of the Chief
Executive Officer;
"private street" means any street other than a public street;
"property" includes all property, movable and immovable, and all estates, interest,
easements and rights whether equitable or legal;
"the public", when used in relation to meetings of a council or committee, includes

representatives of the Press;
"public street" means-
(a) any street entered in a register of streets and roads compiled and
maintained by a council; and
(b) any street which is taken over by a council and designated as a

public street;
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"Secretary" means the Secretary of a Board holding office in accordance with

section ninety-six;
"street" includes any bridge, road, avenue, lane, sanitary lane, footway or
causeway and any pavement of footwalk forming part thereof;
"transfer and vesting order" means a statutory order made under section five or
section one hundred and twenty;
"treasurer", in relation to any council for which no treasurer has been appointed,
means the principal officer of the council;
"water-course" includes a canal and a canoe channel;
"water main" includes conduits, pipelines, valves, valve chambers, meters,

meter-houses, break-pressure tanks, scour chambers, scour pipes,
culverts, cuts, bridges, tunnels and all other things necessary in connection
with any water main;
"waterworks" includes streams, springs, weirs, boreholes, dams, pumping stations,

reservoirs, tanks, sluices, machinery, buildings, lands and all other works
and things necessary for taking, impounding, discharging, storing, treating
and filtering water.
(As amended by Act No. 19 of 1992 and Act No. 30 of 1995)
PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCILSPART II
3. For the purposes of local government, the Minister may, by statutory order, Establishment of
establish for any District, a city council, municipal council, district council, township council councils and
or management board as the case may be, and the name of the council or management management boards
board shall include the name of the District:
Provided that a township council or management board shall be established under

this section only on the recommendation of the appropriate city council, municipal council
or district council.
As amended by Act No. 19 of 1992
4. (1) The President, may by statutory proclamation, confer on any municipal Cities
council established therefor the status respectively of a city and a city council and shall
determine the name by which such city and city council shall be known.

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(2) On and after the date on which a proclamation under this section has effect, any
reference in any written law, contract or other instrument or document to the name of the
municipality or municipal council to which the proclamation relates shall be constructed as
a reference to the name of the city or city council, as the case may be, as determined by
the proclamation.
5. (1) Whenever as a consequence of any statutory order made by the President Changes affecting
under the Provincial and District Boundaries Act- Districts
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(a) a new District is established;
(b) the area of any District is altered;
(c) a District ceases to exist;

the Minister may, by statutory order (in this Act referred to as a transfer and vesting
order), make any such provisions as may be in accordance with the First Schedule for
such changes as are necessary or appropriate as regards the constitution, property,
rights, obligation and staff of, and any other matter relating to, any council affected by a
change in its area, any new council or any council established for a District which ceases
to exist.
(2) Where a District ceases to exist, a transfer and vesting order made in respect of
the council established for that District shall include provision for the disestablishment of
the council.
(3) Where the name of any District is changed, the name of the council established
for that District shall be changed to conform with that of the District.
PART III COUNSTITUTION OF COUNCILPART III
COUNSTITUTION OF COUNCIL
Councils
6. Every council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a Incorporation of
common seal, capable of suing and of being sued in its corporate name, and with power, councils
subject to the provisions of this Act and of any other written law, to do all such other acts
and things as a body corporate may do by law and as are necessary for, or incidental to,
the carrying out of its functions and powers as set out in this Act.

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7. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of section four, the Corporate name of
corporate name of a council shall be such name as may be assigned thereto in the council
statutory order establishing the council.
(2) The Minister may, subject to the provisions of subsection (1) by statutory order
and after consultation with the Council, alter the corporate name of a council.
8. (1) The common seal of a council shall be such device as may be prescribed by Seal
the Minister by statutory order after consultation with the council.
(2) A council may use such rubber stamp in lieu of a common seal as the Minister
may approve until such time as a common seal can be procured.
9. (1) A council shall consist of- Composition of council
(a) the members of Parliament in the district;
(b) two representatives of the Chiefs, appointed by all the Chiefs in the district;
and
(c) all the elected councillors in the district.
(2) After consultation with a council, the Minister may, by statutory order, alter the
number of councillors of which the council consists.
10. Repealed by Act No. 30 of 1995.
11. No person shall be qualified for election as a councillor who is disqualified from Disqualification of
election to a council under the Local Government Elections Act. councillor
12. (1) The councillors of a council who are required to be elected shall be elected Election of Councillors
in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Elections Act. Cap. 282
(2) A representative of the Chief shall be appointed to hold office under paragraph
(b) of subsection (1) of section nine in such manner, and for such term, not exceeding
three years, as the chiefs in the district shall determine.
(As amended by Act No. 30 of 1995)

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13. Subject to sections fourteen and fifteen, the councillors of a council shall hold Tenure of office of
office for the duration of the period prescribed under the Local Government Elections Act. Councillors
14. (1) The office of a councillor shall become vacant- Vacation of office by
councillor
(a) if the holder of the office dies or resigns from his office by notice in writing
addressed to the council; or
(b) if the circumstances arise that, if the holder of the office were not a
councillor would disqualify him for election as such; or
(c) if the holder of the office accepts any remuneration for or on account of
anything done as a councillor, other than a fee or allowance authorised by
or under this Act; or
(d) if, having been elected to office as the endorsed candidate of a political
party, the holder of the office ceases to be a member of that party; or
(e) if the holder of the office-

(i) being a member of a political party joins a political party other than
the one of which he was an authorised candidate when he was
elected;
(ii) resigns from a political party to become an independent; or
(iii) being an independent, joins a political party;
(f) If the holder of the office is, without leave given at any meeting by
resolution of the council of which he is a councillor absents himself from
three consecutive ordinary meetings of the council.
(2) The resignation of any councillor from his office shall take effect when the notice
signifying the resignation is received by the principal officer of the council.
(3) Every vacancy occurring in accordance with the preceeding provisions of this
section shall be a casual vacancy in the membership of a council and the principal officer
of the council shall give public notice thereof.
(4) When a member of Parliament in the district ceases to be a member of

Parliament, his office as a councillor shall be vacant until the corresponding vacancy in the
National Assembly is filled.
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15. (1) A casual vacancy occurring in the membership of a council shall be filled in Filling of casual
accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Elections Act. vacancies
(2) A councillor elected to fill a casual vacancy in the membership of a council shall
subject to the provisions of the subsection (1) of section fourteen hold office until the
expiration of the period during which the councillor whose place he fills would, but for his
office becoming vacant, have continued in office.
Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman and Vice-Chairman
16. (1) There shall be- Election of mayor,

deputy mayor,
Chairman and Vice
Chairman
(a) for every city or municipal council, a mayor and a deputy mayor;
(b) for every township or district council, a chairman and vice chairman; who
shall be elected by the council from among persons who are Councillors.
Provided that a councillor who is a member of Parliament or a chief shall not be

eligible for the office of Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the council.
(2) The mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or vice-chairman of a council shall be

elected annually at the first ordinary meeting of council held after the 1st September in
that year.
(3) No person shall hold office as mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or vice-chairman
of a council for more than two consecutive terms and where a person has held any such
office for two consecutive terms he may not be elected to that office again until after the
expiration of two years from the date on which he last held such office.
(As ammended by Act No. 19 of 1992 and Act No. 30 of 1995)
17. The mayor, deputy mayor, chairman and vice chairman of a council shall, Tenure of office of
subject to the provisions of this Act, hold office until his successor is elected. Mayor, deputy mayor,
chairman and
vice-chairman
18. (1) The office of the mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or vice-chairman of a Vacation of office
council shall become vacant-
(a) if the holder of the office dies, resigns from his office by notice in writing
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(b) if the holder of the office ceases to be a councillor; or
(c) if the holder of the office is removed from office by a resolution of the
council supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the whole
number of councillors of which the council consists; or
(d) if the holder of the office is, without the leave of the council, continuously
absent from the area of the council for a period of more than two months; or
(e) in the case of the office of deputy mayor or vice-chairman, if the holder of
the office is elected to the office of mayor or chairman, as the case may be.
(2) The resignation of any person from the office of mayor, deputy, mayor chairman
or vice-chairman of a council shall take effect when the notice signifying the resignation is
received by the principal officer of the council.
(3) Every vacancy occuring in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be
a casual vacancy in the office of mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or vice-chairman, as the
case may be of a council and the principal officer of the council shall give notice thereof to
the council.
19. (1) On a causal vacancy occurring in the office of a mayor, deputy mayor, Filling of casual
chairman or vice-chairman of a council, a successor shall be elected to fill the vacancy not vacancies of mayor or
later than the next ordinary meeting of the council held after the date on which the chairman during
vacancy or absence
vacancy, or, if that meeting is held within seven days after that date, then not later than
the next following ordinary meeting of the council.
(2) A person elected to fill a causal vacancy in the office of mayor, deputy mayor,
chairman or vice-chairman of a council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, hold
office until the expiration of the period during which the person whose place he fills would,
but for his office becoming vacant, have continued in office.
20. Whenever the office of mayor or chairman of a council is vacant or the mayor or Discharge of functions
chairman is absent or is for any other cause prevented from or incapable of discharging of mayor or chairman
the functions of his office- during vacancy or
absence
(a) the deputy or vice-chairman of the council; or
(b) if the office of deputy mayor or vice-chairman is vacant or the deputy mayor
or vice-chairman is absent or is for any other cause prevented from or
incapable of discharging the functions of his office, a councillor elected by
the council;
shall discharge the functions of the office of the mayor or chairman of the council.

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21. Any functions discharged by a person purporting to hold or discharge the Validity of discharge of
functions of the office of mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or vice-chairman of a council functions
shall not be invalidated only by reason of a defect afterwards discovered in the election or
qualifications of such person.
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PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL
22. (1) A council shall hold an ordinary meeting for the transaction of business not Ordinary and special
less often than once in every three months at such place, on such day and at such time as meetings
the council may
appoint:
Provided that the first ordinary meeting of a council newly established under this Act
shall be held at such place, on such day and at such time as the Minister may appoint.
(2) The mayor or chairman of a council may convene a special meeting of the
council at any time, and shall convene a special meeting within twenty-one days, or such
lesser period as may be prescribed by the standing orders of the council, after he receives
a written request therefor signed by not less than one-third of the whole number of
councillors of which the council consists and stating clearly the purposes for which the
special meeting is to be convened.
23. (1) The principal officer of a council shall, not less than twenty-four hours before Notice of meetings
the time appointed for the holding of a meeting of a council, notify every councillor in
writing of the place, day and time of the meeting and of the business proposed to be
transacted at the meeting.
(2) No business shall be transacted at a special meeting of a council other than that
specified in the notice relating thereto.
24. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section- Quorum
(a) at an ordinary meeting of a council, one-half of the whole number of

councillors of which the council consists shall form a quorum etc.
(b) at a special meeting of a council, two-thirds of the whole number of

councillors of which the council consists shall form a quorum.
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(a) vacancies in the membership of a council; or
(b) the disablement of councillors under section twenty-seven; or
(c) a combination of the circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b);

less than two-thirds of the whole number of councillors of which a council consists are at
the same time able to take part in the consideration or discussion of, or to vote on, any
question, the quorum of the council in any proceedings relating to that question shall be
determined by reference to the number of councillors who actually hold office on the
council and who are not under a disablement imposed by section twenty-seven instead of
by reference to the whole number of councillors of which the council consists.
25. There shall preside at any meeting of a council- Presiding in council
(a) the mayor or chairman.

(b) in the absence of the mayor or chairman, the deputy mayor or
vice-chairman; or
(c) in the absence of the mayor and the deputy mayor or the chairman and the
vice-chairman, such councillor as the council may elect for that meeting.
26. (1) Save as otherwise provided by this Act or any other written law, any Voting in council
question proposed for decision by a council shall be determined by a majority of the votes
of the councillors present and voting at a meeting of the council at which a quorum is
present.
(2) At all meetings of a council, each councillor present shall have one vote on a
question proposed for decision by the council and, in the event of any equality of votes,
the person presiding at the meeting shall have, in addition to a deliberative vote, a casting
vote.
27. (1) If a councillor has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any contract, Disability voting on
proposed contract or of other matter, and is present at a meeting of the council at which account of interest in
the contract or other matter is the subject of consideration, he shall, at the meeting, as contracts
soon as is practicable after the commencement thereof, disclose the fact, and shall not
take part in the consideration or discussion of, or vote on any question with respect to, the
contract or other matter.
Provided that this section shall not apply to an interest in a contract or other matter
which a councillor may have as an occupier of a house owned by the council or as a rate
payer or inhabitant of the area of the council or as an ordinary consumer of electricity or
water, or to an interest in any matter relating to the terms on which the right to participate
in any service, including the supply of goods, is offered to the public.
(2) For the purposes of this section, a person shall be treated as having indirectly a
pecuniary interest in a contract or other matter, if-

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(a) he or any nominee of his is a member or director of a company or other

body with which the contract is made or is proposed to be made or which
has a direct pecuniary interest in the matter under consideration; or
(b) he is a partner, or is in the employment, of a person with whom the contract

is made or is proposed to be made or who has a direct pecuniary interest in
the other matter under consideration:
Provided that-
(i) this subsection shall not apply to membership of, or employment under, any
statutory corporation;
(ii) a member or director of a company or body shall not, by reason only of his
membership or directorship, be treated as being so interested if he is not
beneficially interested in any shares of that company or other body.
(3) Where a councillor has indirectly a pecuniary interest in a contract or other

matter and would not fall to be treated as having such an interest but for the fact that he
has a beneficial interest in shares of a company or other body then, if the total nominal
value of these shares does not exceed one-hundredth of the total nominal value of the
issued share capital of the company or body, so much of subsection (1) as prohibits him
from taking part in the consideration or discussion of, and from voting on any question with
respect to, the contract or other matter shall not apply to him, without prejudice, however,
to the duty of disclosure imposed by subsection (1):
Provided that where the share of the company or other body is of more than one
class, this subsection shall not apply if the total nominal value of all the shares of any one
class in which he has a beneficial interest exceeds one-hundredth part of the total issued
share capital of that class of the company or other body.
(4) In the case of married persons living together, the interest of one spouse shall, if
known to the other be deemed for the purpose of this section to be also an interest of that
other spouse.
(5) A general notice given in writing to the principal officer of a council by a

councillor to the effect that he or his spouse is a member or director or in the employment
of a specified company or other body, or that he or his spouse is a partner or in the
employment of a specified person, shall, unless and until the notice is withdrawn, be
deemed to be a sufficient closure of his interest in any contract, proposed contract or
other matter relating to that company or other body or to that person which may be the
subject of consideration after the date of the notice.
(6) The principal officer of a council shall record in a book to be kept for that
purpose, particulars of any disclosure made under subsection (1), and of any notice given
under sub-section (5), and the book shall be open at all reasonable times to the inspection
of any councillor.

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(7) If any person fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (1), he shall for
each offence be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding four hundred penalty units,
unless he proves that he did not know that a contract, proposed contract or other matter in
which he had a pecuniary interest was the subject of consideration at the meeting.
(8) No prosecution shall be instituted against any person for an offence under this
section except by or on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
(9) The Minister may, subject to such conditions as he may think fit to impose,
remove any disability imposed by this section in any case in which the number of
councellors so disabled at any one time would be so great a proportion of the whole as to
impede the transaction of business, or in any other case in which it appears to the Minister
that it is in the interests of the inhabitants of the area of council that the disability should
be removed.
(10) In this section, the expression "shares" includes stock and debentures and the
expression "share capital" shall be construed accordingly.
28. (1) A council may adjourn any meeting of the council from time to time and from Adjournment of
place to place. meetings
(2) If at any meeting of a council a quorum is not present, the councillors present or,
if there are no councillors present, the principal officer of the council shall adjourn the
meeting and may appoint for the adjourned meeting such place, day and time as may be
considered suitable.
29. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), all meetings of a council shall be Admission of public to
open to the public. meetings
(2) A council may, by resolution, exclude the public from a meeting (whether during
the whole or any part of the proceedings) whenever publicity would be prejudicial to the
public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted or for
other special reasons stated in the resolution and arising from the nature of that business
or of the proceedings.
(3) The provision of this section shall be without prejudice to any power of exclusion
conferred by the standing orders of a council for preserving order at meetings of the
council; and nothing in this section contained shall be construed as requiring a council to
permit the taking of photographs of any proceedings, or the use of any means to enable
persons not present to see or hear any proceedings (whether at the time or later) or the
making of any oral report on any proceedings as they take place.

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30. (1) A council shall cause minutes to be kept in the English language of the Minutes
proceedings at every meeting of the council and shall cause to be recorded therein the
names of the councillors present at that meeting.
(2) The minutes of the proceedings of a council shall, after amendment if necessary,
be confirmed by the council as a true record of the proceedings and signed by the person
presiding at the same or the next meeting of the council.
(3) Within one month after the minutes of any proceedings of a council have been
confirmed and signed, there shall be furnished to the Minister such number of copies
thereof as the Minister may determine.
(4) The minutes of the proceedings of a council, other than proceedings from which
the public have been excluded in pursuance of a resolution adopted under subsection (2)
of section twenty-nine, shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the inspection of any
interested person.
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COMMITTEES
31. (1) A council may establish standing and occasional committees consisting of Standing and
such number of members as the council may determine, for the purpose of examining and occasional committee
reporting on any matter and of discharging any functions of the council delegated to them
under this Act.
(2) A council consisting of more than six councillors shall in the exercise of the
powers conferred by subsection (1), establish a standing committee (hereinafter referred
to as the Finance Committee) for the purpose of-
(a) advising the council on financial matters; and
(b) discharging such functions of the council relating to finance as may be

delegated to it under this Act or as may be conferred or imposed upon it by
or under any other written law.
(3) A council may abolish any committee, other than the Finance Committee,
established by it under this section.
32. (1) The members of a committee shall be appointed by the council from Membership of
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Provided that-
(i) no person other than a councillor shall be a member of the Finance

Committee;
(ii) not less than two-thirds of the members of a committee, other than the
Finance Committee, shall be councillors.
(2) A person shall cease to be a member of a committee if-
(a) being a councillor at the time of his appointment, he ceases to be a

councillor; or
(b) not being a councillor at the time of his appointment, he ceases to be

qualified for election as a councillor; or
(c) his appointment is revoked by the council.
(3) There shall be a chairman of every committee, who shall be elected by the
committee from amongst the members of the committee who are councillors and who
shall hold office until such time as-
(a) he ceases to be a member of the committee; or
(b) he is removed from office by the committee:
Provided that, in the exercise of its powers under this subsection, a committee shall
act in accordance with any directions of the council.
33. (1) Meetings of a committee shall be held as required and may be adjourned Proceedings of
from time to time and from place to place. committees
(2) Meetings of a committee shall not be open to the public.
The quorum at a meeting of a committee shall be such number of members as may

be prescribed by the Standing orders of the council or, if no quorum is so prescribed, two
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(4) There shall preside at any meeting of a committee-
(a) the chairman; or
(b) in the absence of the chairman, such member of the committee as the
committee may elect for that meeting.
(5) Any question proposed for decision by a committee shall be determined by a

majority of the votes of the members present and voting at a meeting of the committee at
which a quorum is present.
(6) At all meetings of a committee, each member present shall have one vote on a
question proposed for decision by the committee and, in the event of an equality of votes,
the person presiding at the meeting shall have, in addition to a deliberative vote, a casting
vote.
(7) Section twenty-seven shall apply in respect of members of a committee as it

applies in respect of councillors, subject to the following modifications:
(a) references to meetings of the committee shall be substituted for references

to meetings of the council;
(b) the right of persons who are members of the committee but not councillors
to inspect the book to be kept under subsection (6) of the said section shall
be limited to an inspection of the entries in the book relating to members of
the committee.
34. (1) A committee shall cause minutes to be kept in the English language of the Minutes
proceedings at every meeting of the committee and shall cause to be recorded therein the
names of the members of the committee present at that meeting.
(2) The minutes of the proceedings of a committee shall, after amendment if

necessary, be confirmed by the committee as a true record of the proceedings and signed
by the person presiding at the same or the next ensuring meeting of the committee.
(3) Within one month after the minutes of any proceedings of a committee have
been confirmed and signed, there shall be furnished to the Minister such number of copies
thereof as the Minister may determine.
(4) The minutes of such proceedings at a meeting of a committee as relate to the

discharge of functions delegated to it by the council shall, at all reasonable times, be open
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Provided that the provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the minutes of any
proceedings the disclosure of which is deemed by the committee to be prejudicial to the
public interest.
35. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this section, a council may delegate, either Delegation of
absolutely or conditionally, to a committee or to any officer of the council the power to meetings of councils to
discharge any function of the council on behalf of the council. committee.
(2) A council shall not-
(a) delegate the power to discharge any functions of the council to a committee
which includes persons who are not councillors; or
(b) delegate to any committee the power-

(i) to make and levy a rate; or
(ii) to adopt estimates of the revenues and expenditure of the council;
or
(iii) to borrow money; or
(iv) to impose fees and charges; or
(iv) to make by-laws; or
(vi) in the case of a city council or municipal council, to make
appointments to the dignity of alderman or to admit or annul the
admission of a person to the status of honorary freeman of the city
or municipality.
(3) A council may withdraw or alter any delegation to a committee, but no such
withdrawal or alteration shall affect anything done in pursuance of any decision lawfully
taken by the committee.
(4) Any function discharged by a committee in the exercise of powers delegated to it

under this section shall be deemed to have been discharged by the council.
36. At one of the next two ordinary meetings of a council held after a meeting of a Reports by
committee, the proceedings at the meeting of the committee shall be reported to the committees
council for its consideration or, in the case of proceedings which relate to the discharge of
functions delegated to the committee, for its information.
37. (1) A committee may, from amongst its members, appoint sub-committees for Sub-committees
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(2) Subject to the provisions of the standing orders of a council, a sub-committee

shall determine its own procedure.
(3) A sub-committee shall not discharge any functions of the council which have
been delegated to the committee by which it was appointed.
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FINANCE
General
38. The financial year of a council shall be the period of twelve months ending on Financial year
the 31st December in each year.
39. (1) A council shall cause to be prepared and shall adopt estimates (to be called Estimates of revenues
annual estimates) of revenues and expenditure of the council and shall, at least sixty days and expenditure
before the commencement of a financial year, submit such annual estimates for the
approval of the Minister.
(2) Where in any financial year it appears to a council that expenditure for a special
purpose is desirable and that no provision or insufficient provision has been made for it in
annual estimates for that year, the council may cause to be prepared and adopt
supplementary estimates in respect thereof for the approval of the Minister.
(3) All annual and supplementary estimates of a council shall be prepared in such
form and contain such information as may be prescribed by financial regulations.
(4) A council shall not incur any expenditure which is not included in the annual
estimates of the council:
Provided that if the annual estimates of the council have not been approved by the
Minister, the council may continue to incur expenditure on charges which become due in
respect of inescapable commitments.
(5) The annual estimates of a council shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the
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40. (1) All receipts of a council shall be carried to a general fund and all liabilities General and special
falling to be discharged by the council shall be discharged out of that fund. funds
(2) A council may, in accordance with financial regulations, establish special funds
as part of the general fund, and shall establish any such fund if required by or under
financial regulations to do so.
41. Subject to the provisions of financial regulations, a council shall make safe and Arrangements for
efficient arrangements for the receipt of moneys paid to it and the issue of moneys handling receipts and
payable by it and those arrangements shall be carried out under the supervision of the payments
treasurer of the council.
42. (1) A council shall open and keep in its name a banking account and may, by Banking accounts
resolution open and keep such additional banking accounts as may be necessary.
(2) Save as otherwise provided by financial regulations, all receipts of a council shall
be paid into the banking account or accounts kept by the council and all amounts payable
by a council shall be paid therefrom.
(3) A cheque drawn upon any banking account kept by a council shall be signed by
such officers of the council, not being less than two in number, as may be authorised in
that behalf by resolution of the council.
(As amended by Act no. 19 of 1992)
43. (1) A council shall cause true accounts of its revenues and expenditure to be Accounts
kept.
(2) The accounts of a council, together with all books, deeds, contracts, vouchers,
receipts and other documents relating thereto, shall at all reasonable times be open to the
inspection of any councillor and of any interested person.
(3) The accounts of a council shall be made up and balanced for each financial year
of the council and a summarised statement thereof certified under the hand of the
treasurer of the council shall be presented to the council at a meeting to be held within six
months after the end of the financial year of the council, or within such longer period as
the Minister may determine.
44. A council may invest any moneys not required for immediate use in such Investment
securities as it may by resolution determine and may, as occassion requires, realise any
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Provided that no council resolution shall be required for any investment where
maturity period shall not be more than ninety days from the date of investment.
45. (1) The Minister may, on such terms and conditions as he may determine, Government grants
make constituency development grants or loans of money to a council for the purposes of and loans
the discharge by the council of any of its functions.
(2) Any constituency development grant or loan made by the Minister under this
section shall be paid out of moneys appropriated by Parliament for the purpose.
(3) The Government shall make specific grants to the council concerned for-
(a) water and sanitation;
(b) health services;
(c) fire services;
(d) road services;
(e) police services;
(f) primary education;
(g) agricultural services;

46. The Minister shall, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the control and Financial regulations
management of the finances of councils and in particular, for-
(a) the keeping of the accounts of councils, including separate accounts of any
undertaking or service established and maintained by the council, and the
form of, and information to be included in, the account of councils and the
summarised statements thereof;
(b) the payment of moneys into and from banking accounts;
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(d) the establishment of special funds and the payment of moneys into and the
withdrawal of moneys from such funds;
(e) the composition or remission of debts due to councils.

Borrowing
47. A council may, borrow such sums of money as may be required for the Authority to borrow
purpose of discharging its functions in all or any of the following ways: and modes of
borrowing
(a) by loan under section forty-five;
(b) by the issue of stock or bonds;
(c) by mortgage;
(d) by temporary loan or overdrat from a bank or other source;
(e) by loan from any other source.
48. Notwithstanding the provisions of section forty-seven, no council shall borrow Foreign borrowing
money or receive any grant of money from a foreign government or foreign organisation. prohibited
49. (1) All moneys borrowed by a council shall be charged on the general fund of Security for borrowing
the council and all securities therefor shall rank equally without any priority. and priorities of
securities
(2) Nothing in this section shall affect any priority existing at, or any right to priority
conferred by a security created before, the commencement of this Act.
(3) The interests for the time being payable in respect of any moneys borrowed by a
council shall be a first charge on the general fund of the council.
50. Where any sum of money is borrowed by a council, it shall be lawful for any Suspension of
annual provision required to be made by the council for the repayment of the sum so repayment of sums
borrowed to be suspended, with the consent of the lender, for such period (not exceeding borrowed
five years) as the Minister may determine.
51. A person lending money to a council shall not be bound to inquire whether the Lenders relieved from
borrowing of the money is or was legal or regular, or whether the money raised was certain inquiries
properly applied, and shall not be prejudiced by an illegality or irregularity in the matters
aforesaid or by the misapplication of any such money.
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52. (1) The Minister shall, in respect of each financial year of a council, appoint a Appointment and
public officer or other person to be the auditor to the council. remumeration of
auditor
(2) There shall be payable by a council in respect of the services of the auditor to
the council such fee as the Minister may determine and that fee shall be paid into the
general revenues of the Republic or, if the auditor is not a public officer, to the auditor.
53. It shall be the duty of the auditor to a council- Functions of auditor
(a) to audit the accounts of the council for the financial year in respect of which
he is appointed;
(b) to investigate such specific matters, if any, relating to the accounts of the
council for that financial year as the Minister or the council may direct;
(c) to report to the council on his audit and investigations;
(d) to report to the council any case in which it appears to him that-
(i) any expenditure has been incurred contrary to law;
(ii) any sum has not been duly brought into account;
(iii) any loss or deficiency has been incurred.
54. (1) The auditor to a council may, for the purpose of discharging his functions- Production of
documents and taking
of evidence
(a) by summons under his hand, require all such persons as he may think
necessary to appear personally before him for examination at a time and
place to be specified in the summons and to produce all such books,
deeds, contracts, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to the
accounts of the council as may be specified in the summons; and
(b) hear and receive evidence and examine witnesses upon oath or affirmation,
which he is hereby empowered to administer.
(2) Any person summoned to appear before the auditor to a council who, without
sufficient cause-
(a) refuses or fails to comply with the summons; or
(b) having appeared before the auditor, refuses to be examined on oath or

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(c) having taken such oath or affirmation, refuses to answer such questions
pertaining to the accounts of the council as are put to him;
shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction for every such refusal or failure, to a
fine not exceeding one hundred and sixty penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six months or to both.
55. (1) Before completing his audit of the accounts of a council, the auditor to the Deposit of accounts
council shall, by notice in writing to the principal officer of the council, fix a period and representations
commencing at least thirty days thereafter and extending for not less than seven days thereon.
during which representations regarding the accounts of the council may be made to him.
(2) During the period fixed under subsection (1) for the making of representations
and for seven clear days preceding the commencement of such period, the accounts of
the council, together with all books, deeds, contracts, vouchers, receipts and other
documents relating to the accounts of the council, shall be deposited at all the offices of
the council and shall at all reasonable times be open to the inspection of any interested
person.
(3) The principal officer of a council shall, not less than fourteen days before the
deposit of the accounts of the council, give public notice of-
(a) the deposit of the accounts of the council required by this section and the
right to inspect such accounts;
(b) the period during which representations regarding the accounts of the
council may be made to the auditor to the council; and
(c) the name and address of the auditor to the council.
(4) During the period fixed under subsection (I), any interested person may make
representations regarding the accounts of the council to the auditor to the council-
(a) in writing; or
(b) by arrangement with the auditor, in person or by his representative.
56. (1) After completing his audit of the accounts of a council and his investigations, Report of auditor
if any, the auditor to the council shall make his report to the council in pursuance of
paragraphs (c) and (d) of section fifty-three.
(2) Within sixty days after the receipt by a council of the report of the auditor, the
council shall take the report into consideration and shall transmit to the Minister-
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(a) a copy of such report, together with the comments of the council thereon;
and
(b) a copy of the audited summarised statement of accounts of the council.
(3) The report of the auditor and the audited summarised statement of accounts of a
council shall, at all reasonable times after copies thereof have been transmitted to the
Minister, be open to the inspection of any interested person.
(4) The Minister may give to a council such directions as he thinks necessary to
ensure that the council acts in conformity with any recommendations contained in the
report of the auditor.
(5) Without limiting the operation of section eighty-eight, where a council fails to
transmit to the Minister, within the time allowed under subsection (2), the report and
statement of accounts referred to in that subsection, the Minister may, for as long
thereafter as the council continues to fail to transmit them, suspend or withhold grants due
to the council
57. (1) The Minister shall cause any part of the report of the auditor to a council Powers of
made in pursuance of paragraph (d) of section fifty-three to be brought to the notice of any disallowances and
councillor or officer or employee of the council who may be affected thereby and shall surcharges
afford to every such person an opportunity of furnishing an explanation to the Minister.
(2) After considering any explanation furnished to him under subsection (1), the
Minister shall-
(a) disallow any expenditure which has been incurred contrary to law;
(b) surcharge the amount of any expenditure disallowed upon the person or
persons responsible for incurring or authorising the expenditure;
(c) surcharge any sum which has not been duly brought into account upon the
person or persons by whom that sum ought to have been brought into
account;
(d) surcharge the amount of any loss or deficiency upon any person or persons
whose negligence or misconduct the loss or deficiency has been incurred;
(e) certify the amount due from any person upon whom he has made a
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Provided that, if the Minister is satisfied that-

(i) any person upon whom a surcharge might be made under this subsection
acted reasonably by or in the belief that his action was authorised by law; or
(ii) the act or omission which might have involved the making of a surcharge
under this subsection took place in such circumstances as to make it fair
and equitable that a disallowance or surcharge should not be made;
the Minister may abstain from making a disallowance or surcharge or make any such
reduction in such disallowance or surcharge as he deems equitable.
(3) The Minister may direct a council to make such adjustments to its accounts
arising from any disallowances made in pursuance of paragraph (a) of subsection (2) as
he thinks necessary.
58. Any person who is aggrieved by a disallowance or surcharge made by the Appeals against
Minister, where the disallowance or surcharge relates to an amount exceeding twenty disallowances and
thousand kwacha, may appeal to the High Court, and may in any other case appeal to the surcharges
High Court or to a subordinate court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) The High Court or subordinate court, as the case may be, may, on such an
appeal-
(a) confirm, vary or quash the decision of the Minister;
(b) remit the case to the Minister 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 to it seem just.
(3) 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.
59. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the amount of every surcharge Payment and recovery
certified by the Minister to be due from any person shall be paid by that person to the of surcharges
council within thirty days after a copy of the certificate has been furnished to him, or, if an
appeal with respect to the surcharge has been made, within thirty days after the appeal is
finally disposed of or abandoned or fails by non-prosecution thereof.
(2) The Minister may authorise the payment of a surcharge in instalment:
Provided that if default is made in the payment of any instalment the balance of the
surchage outstanding shall thereupon become payable.
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(3) The amount of any surcharge which is not paid shall be recoverable by the
council as a civil debt.
(4) In any proceedings for the recovery of the amount of a surcharge, a certificate
signed by the Minister shall be conclusive evidence of the facts certified and a certificate
signed by the treasurer of the council that the sum certified to be due has not been paid to
him shall be conclusive evidence of nonpayment unless it is proved that the sum certified
to be due has been paid since the date of the certificate.
60. (1) In addition to the ordinary audit of the accounts of a council required by the Inspections and
foregoing provisions of this part, the Minister may at any time direct that an extraordinary extraordinary audits
audit of all or any of the accounts of a council be conducted and for that purpose may
appoint a public officer to be the auditor to the council.
(2) The provisions of-
(a) sections fifty-three and fifty-four; and
(b) sections fifty-seven, fifty-eight and fifty-nine;

shall, with the necessary modifications, and subject to the provisions of this section apply
in relation to an extraordinary audit of the accounts of a council conducted under this
section as they apply in relation to an ordinary audit of such accounts
(3) An auditor shall, after completing an extraordinary audit of the accounts of a

council and his investigations, if any, make his report to the Minister and shall submit a
copy of the report to the council.
(4) The Minister shall, within sixty days of the receipt of the report under subsection
(3), consider the report and shall thereafter take such action as he may consider
appropriate in the circumstances.
(5) The Minister may, at any time, appoint a person to inspect all or any of the
accounts of a council and the provisions of subsection (4) shall apply accordingly.
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61. Subject to the provisions of this Act, a council may discharge all or any of the Power to discharge
functions set out in the Second Schedule. schedule functions
62. (1) A council may discharge any functions conferred on it by or under this Act General provision with
within the area of the council and unless the context otherwise requires, a council may, respect to discharge of
with the, approval of the Minister discharge any such function outside the area of the functions
council.
(2) A council may do anything necessary for or incidental to the discharge of any
function conferred on it by or under this Act.
(3) Whenever by or under this Act power is conferred on a council to establish and
maintain an undertaking, service on facility, the council may-
(a) control the undertaking, service or facility and prohibit use of it by the public
or any class of the public;
(b) join with the Government, another council or any other person or authority
in establishing and maintaining the undertaking, service or facility;
(c) abolish or discontinue the undertaking, service or facility.
(4) Save as otherwise expressly provided by this Act, a council shall discharge any
function conferred on it by or under this Act subject to and in accordance with the
provisions of any other written law relating to the discharge of that function by the council.
63. (1) A council may enter into contracts necessary for the discharge of any of its Contracts
functions.
(2) All contracts made by a council shall be made in accordance with the standing
orders of the council and, in the case of contracts for the execution of works or the supply
of goods or materials, the standing orders shall-
(a) require that, except as otherwise provided by or under the standing orders,
notice of the intention of the council to enter into the contract shall be
published and tenders invited; and
(b) regulate the manner in which such notice shall be published and tenders
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(3) A person entering into a contract with a council shall not be bound to inquire
whether the standing orders of the council which apply to the contract have been complied
with, and all contracts entered into by a council, if otherwise valid, shall have full force and
effect notwithstanding that the standing orders applicable thereto have not been complied
with.
64. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a council may make standing orders- Standing orders
(a) for regulating the proceedings and business, and for preserving order, at
meetings of the council, a committee or a sub-committee;
(b) for regulating the entering into of contracts by the council.
(2) Standing orders under this section may make provision for the exclusion of a
councillor or member of a committee or sub-committee from a meeting of the council,
committee or sub-committee-
(a) if it is necessary for preserving order at the meeting; or
(b) whilst any contract, proposed contract or other matter in which the
councillor or member has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, is under
consideration.
65. (1) A council may acquire any land by agreement whether by way of purchase, Acquisition of land
lease, exchange or gift.
(2) Where the acquisition by a council of any land under the powers conferred by Cap. 189
subsection (1) is being hindered by reason of the inability of the parties to agree on the
terms thereof or any other cause, the President may, on application by the council and on
being satisfied that the land is land to which the Lands Acquisition Act applies and that its
acquisition by the council is necessary or expedient-
(a) in the interests of public safety, public order, public morality, public health or
town and country planning; or
(b) in order to secure the development or utilisation of that or other land for a
purpose beneficial to the inhabitants of the area of the council acquire the
land under the powers conferred by that Act. All expenses and
compensation thereby incurred shall be paid by the council into the general
revenues of the Republic and, upon such payment being made, the estate
of any land so acquired by the President shall be transferred to the council
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66. (1) A council may accept, hold and administer any gift of property for any local Acceptance of gifts of
public purpose, or for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area or any part of the area of property
the council, and may execute any works (including works of maintenance or improvement)
incidental to or consequential on the exercise of the powers conferred by this section.
(2) Where the purposes of the gift are purposes for which the council is empowered
to expend money raised from a rate, the council may, subject to any condition or
restriction attaching to the exercise of that power defray expenditure incurred in the
exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (1) out of money so raised.
67. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a council may sell, let or otherwise Disposal of property
dispose of any property of the council.
Provided that, where the council intends to sell a council asset, the council shall,
before conducting the sale, cause a valuation of the asset to be carried out by the
department of the Government responsible for property valuations or by a valuer approved
by the Minister.
(2) A council shall not sell, let for a period of fourteen years or more, or otherwise
dispose of, any land or building except with the approval of the Minister.
68. (1) A council may, with the approval of the Minister, make grants or loans of Grants and loans by
money- councils
(a) towards the establishment or maintenance of the institutions hereinafter

mentioned, not being of a private character, that is to say:
(i) hospitals, libraries, art galleries, museums and musical or scientific
institutions;
(ii) universities, colleges and schools;
(iii) institutions providing accommodation for the aged, destitute or
infirm, or for orphans;
(iv) such other institutions as the council may determine;
(b) to persons for educational purposes;
(c) to officers or employees of the council for such purposes as the Minister
may determine.
(2) A council may make grants of money to any association of local authorities
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(3) A council may, with the approval of the Minister, make loans of money-
(a) to another council;
(b) to any person or authority for the erection purchase and maintenance of
buildings for use as dwellings or clubs and, where it is in the public interest,
for use for business or professional purposes.
69. (1) A council may, make by-laws imposing all or any of the following levies: Imposition of levies
(a) a levy on leviable persons owning or occupying property or premises

situated within the area of the council;
(b) a levy on leviable persons carrying on a business, trade or occupation

within the area of the council;
(c) a levy on the purchase or sale of a commodity within the area of the
council.
(2) By-laws imposing a levy may-
(a) make different provision with respect to different classes of property or

premises, different classes of businesses, trade or occupations and
different classes of commodities;
(b) make provision for-

(i) specifying the manner and times at which and the persons by whom
a levy shall be paid and collected;
(ii) exemptions from a levy;
(iii) suspending a levy, in whole or in part.
(3) The proceeds of a levy shall accrue to the council.
(4) The amount of any levy which is not paid shall be recoverable by the council as
a civil debt.
(5) For the purpose of this section, "leviable person" means-
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(b) any body of persons, corporate or unincorporate.
70. (1) A council may impose fees or charges payable to the council- Imposition of other
fees and charges
(a) for any licence or permit issued under any by-law or regulation made under
this Act;
(b) for any service or facility provided or goods or documents supplied by the
council in pursuance of or in connection with the discharge of any function
of the council.
(2) All fees and charges imposed by a council under the section shall be regulated
by by-law or, if not so regulated, may be imposed by resolution of the Council:
Provided that a council shall not impose any fees or charges in respect of owners
rates and personal levy without the prior approval of the Minister.
(As amended by Act no 19 of 1992)
71. (1) A council may, with the approval of the Minister- Power to pay certain
fees, allowances and
expenses
(a) pay fees to councillors;
(b) pay allowances to councillors, officers and employees of the council in

respect of travelling, subsistence and out-of pocket expenses incurred by
them on the business of the Council.
(c) pay allowances to the spouse of the mayor or chairman and of the principal
officer of the council in respect of travelling, subsistence and out-of pocket
expenses incurred by the spouse in attending, by invitation, a conference or
function of national or local importance;
(d) pay expenses incurred in undertaking public hospitality.
(2) A council may, with the approval of the Minister, pay to the mayor or chairman of
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Provided that whenever the functions of the mayor or chairman of the council are
discharged in any continuous period not being less than thirty days, by the deputy mayor
or the vice-chairman of the council a proportionate part of the allowance under this section
shall be paid for such period to the deputy mayor or vice-chairman of the council.
72. (1) A council may, with the approval of the Minister establish, maintain, control Pensions and
and contribute to any pension, provident or benevolent fund intended for the benefit of its gratuities for officers,
officers and their dependants and may, from any such fund, grant, pensions and gratuities employees and
dependants
to its officers on their retirement from the service of the council and to the dependants of
deceased officers.
(2) Where no fund referred to in subsection (1) has been established or in cases
where no benefit accrues from any such fund which has been established, a council may,
with the approval of the Minister, grant from its general fund pensions and gratuties to
officers on their retirement from the service of the council and to the dependants of
deceased officers.
(3) Where any officer or dependant of a deceased officer is in receipt of a pension

from a fund referred to in subsection (1), a council may, with the approval of the Minister,
from its general fund grant to such officer or dependant an additional or increased pension
or gratuity in respect of any service of the officer or deceased officer in relation to which
no pension or gratuity is payable from the fund:
Provided that the aggregate of the pension payable from the fund and the additional
or increased pension or gratuity payable under this subsection shall not exceed the
amount which would have been payable had the whole service of the officer or deceased
officer been service in relation to which a pension or gratuity was payable from the fund.
(4) For the purpose of this section "officer" means an officer or employee of council.
73. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, a city council or municipal council Aldermen
may-
(a) appoint to the dignity of alderman any person who has held office as a
councillor of that council for a period or periods amounting in the aggregate
to not less than ten years;
(b) if it considers that a person appointed to the dignity of alderman has

subsequently ceased to be worthy of the dignity, revoke the appointment.
(2) During any time when the number of councillors who are aldermen equals or
exceeds one third of the whole number of councillors of which a council consists, no
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(3) An alderman shall be entitled whether or not he is a councillor, to retain the title
of alderman.
(4) Every person who immediately before the first of January, 1981, was an
alderman of a city council or municipal council shall be deemed to have been appointed to
that dignity under this Act.
74. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section a city council or a municipal council Freeman
may-
(a) admit to the status of honorary freeman of the city or municipality persons
of distinction and persons who have rendered eminent services to the city
or municipality;
(b) if it considers that a person admitted to the status of honorary freeman of

the city or municipality has subsequently ceased to be worthy thereof, annul
the admission of the person to such status.
(2) The power of admitting or annulling the admission of a person to the status of
honorary freeman of a city or municipality shall not be exercised except by resolution of
the city or municipal council supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the whole
number of councillors.
(3) The principal officer of a municipal council shall keep a list, to be styled the
honorary freemen's roll, in which shall be inscribed the names of all persons admitted to
the status of honorary freeman of the municipality and from which shall be removed the
name of any person whose admission to that status has been annulled.
75. The Minister may, by statutory order confer upon any council power not Power of minister to
otherwise conferred upon such council by this Act or any other written law, which the confer additional
Minister considers necessary or desirable, in the interests or for the well-being of the functions on council
inhabitants in, or for the good rule and government of, the area of such council, for such
council to have.
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BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Power to make by-laws
76. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a council may make by-laws for the Power to make
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(a) for controlling any of the things which, and any of the persons whom, it is
empowered by or under this Act to control;
(b) for prohibiting any of the things which it is empowered by or under this Act
to prohibit;
(c) for requiring or compelling the doing of any of the things which it is
empowered by or under this Act to require or compel;
(d) for providing for the issue or supply of licences permits, certificates and
other instruments and documents.
(2) A by-law made by a council under this Act may make different provisions with
respect to different parts of the area of of the council, different classes of persons,
different classes of things and different circumstances.
77. Every by-law made by a council under this Act shall be in the English Language of by-laws
language:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be construed as precluding the use of
another laguage as well as English to bring the content of any such by-law to the notice of
any person concerned.
78. A by-law made by a council under this Act may- Conferring of powers
on officers and agents
(a) require acts or things to be performed or done to the satisfaction of an of council
officer or agent of the council and may empower an officer or agent of the
council to issue directions to any person requiring acts or things to be
performed or done, imposing conditions and prescribing periods and dates
upon, within or before which such acts or things shall be performed or done
or such conditions shall be fulfilled; and
(b) confer on the officers and agents of the council such powers of entry,
inspection, inquiry and execution of works as may be reasonably necessary
for the proper carrying out or enforcement thereof.
79. (1) A by-law made by a council under this Act may prescribe penalties for any Penalties
contravention of such by-law, not exceeding-
(a) a fine of eighty penalty units or imprisonment for a period of six months, or
both; and
(b) in the case of a continuing contravention of such by-law, a fine of sixteen

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(2) A by-law made by a council under this Act may provide that in addition to or in
substitution for any penalty prescribed for a contravention of such by-law, any expenses
incurred by the council in consequence of such contravention or in the execution of any
work directed by or under such by-law to be executed by any person and not executed by
him, shall be paid by the person committing the contravention or failing to execute the
work.
(3) Where any person is convicted of contravening any condition subject to which a
licence or permit has been issued to him under any by-law or regulation made under this
Act, the court which convicts him may in addition to or in substitution for any penalty
prescribed for a contravention of such by-law or regulation, revoke the licence or permit in
respect of which the offence was committed.
80. Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed as empowering a council to By-laws not to conflict
make any by-law which is in conflict with or derogates from the provisions of any other with other written laws
written law; and to the extent that any by-law conflicts with or derogates from the
provisions of any other written law, it shall be void.
Procedure for Making By-laws and Powers of Minister
81. (1) For at least thirty days before application is made to the Minister for Notice of by-laws and
confirmation of a by-law, a copy of the by-law shall be deposited at the offices of the objection thereto
council and shall, at all reasonable times, be open to the inspection of any interested
person.
(2) The principal officer of a council shall, at least thirty days before application is
made for confirmation of a by-law, give public notice of-
(a) the intention to apply for confirmation of the by-law;
(b) the deposit of the by-law required by this section and the right to inspect
such by-law;
(c) the procedure for lodging objections to the by-law.
(3) Any interested person may, at any time before application is made for
confirmation of the by-law, lodge an objection in writing to the by-law with the principal
officer of the council and shall furnish a copy of his objection to the Minister.
82. (1) No by-law made by a council under this Act shall have the force of law until Confirmation of
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(2) An application by a council for the confirmation of any by-law by the Minister
shall be accompanied by-
(a) three authenticated copies of the by-law;
(b) an authenticated copy of the minutes of the meeting of the council at which
the by-law was made;
(c) a certificate, signed by the principal officer of the council, that the provisions
of section eighty-one have been complied with; and
(d) the comments of the council on any objections lodged.
(3) Before confirming any by-law made by a council, the Minister shall take into
consideration any objections lodged and the comments of the council thereon.
(4) The Minister may refuse to confirm any by-law submitted to him or may confirm
the by-law in whole or in part, or with such modifications as appear to him to be advisable
and not opposed to the true spirit and intent of the by-law.
83. (1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Minister may, by statutory order, Power of Minister to
amend or revoke any by-law by a council under this Act. amend or revoke
by-laws
(2) Before exercising the powers conferred by subsection (1), the Minister shall give
the council reasonable notice of his intentions and shall afford the council an opportunity
of making representations to him thereon.
Regulations
84. (1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for any purpose Power to make
for which, and to the same extent to which a council is empowered by or under this Act to regulations
make by-laws or standing orders.
(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) shall have the force of law only in the
areas to which they are applied in pursuance of section eighty-five and, if any regulations
so applied to any area are amended or revoked by subsequent regulations made under
subsection (1), the subsequent regulations shall have the force of law in that area only to
the extent that they are applied thereto in pursuance of section eighty-five.

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85. After consultation with a council, the Minister may, by statutory order- Application of
regulations
(a) apply all or any regulations made under section eighty-four to the whole or
any part of the area of the council;
(b) withdraw the application of any regulations so applied.
86. In so far as regulations made under section eighty-four which apply in the area Regulations to prevail
of a council conflict with or derogate from the provisions of any by-laws or standing orders over by-laws or
made by the council under this Act, the regulations shall prevail. standing orders
87. Any reference in any other written law to by-laws or standing orders made by a Reference in other
council under this Act shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as written law
including a reference to regulations made under section eighty-four which apply in the
area of the council.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR
88. (1) Whenever, by reason of the refusal, failure or inability of a council Appointment of Local
adequately to discharge all or any of its functions, the Minister considers it necessary or Government
expedient in the interest of local administration to do so, he may, by statutory order- Administrator and
discharge by him of
functions of council
(a) appoint a public officer to be the Local Government Administrator for that
council; and
(b) notwithstanding anything contained in this Act-
(i) suspend all councillors of the council from performing all of their
functions as councillors and empower the Local Government
Administrator to discharge all the functions of the council; and
(ii) after due inquiry held under section one-hundred and twenty,
dissolve the council after receiving prior approval of the President,
and direct the holding of elections within ninety days from the date of
the dissolution.
(2) Any functions of the council discharged by a Local Government Administrator

under subsection (1) shall be deemed to have been discharged by the council in
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(3) The Local Government Administrator shall relinquish office upon the lifting of the
suspension or the election of a new council, as the case may be.
89. (1) An order made under section eighty-eight shall, unless sooner revoked, Revocation of
expire after ninety days from the date of making thereof: appointment order
Provided that the Minister may, if he considers it desirable in the interest of local
administration, extend the order for further periods of ninety days at a time.
(2) On the revocation of the order appointing the Local Government Administrator
made under section eighty-eight the Local Government Administrator shall cease to
discharge the functions of the council, and such functions shall be invested in and
discharged by the council as constituted in accordance with section nine.
PART X SERVICE WITH COUNCILS AND PROVINCIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

APPEALS BOARDSPART X
SERVICE WITH COUNCILS AND PROVINCIAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPEALS BOARDS
90. Subject to regulations made under this Part, a council shall have power to- Councils may appoint
staff
(a) appoint officers and other employees for the purpose of assisting the
council in carrying out its functions;
(b) discipline any officer or employee.
91. (1) A council may, upon receiving a request from another council, second an Secondment to
officer to that council for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be agreed another council
between the council and the council requesting the secondment.
(2) A council may, in accordance with regulations issued by the Minister, make
arrangements with any Ministry or statutory corporation for the secondment to the council
of an officer of the civil service or of any such corporation.
92. (1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations governing Regulations
service with a council and the powers and duties of councils with regard to their officers
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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations made under this
section may provide for-
(a) the creation or abolition of any post in a council;
(b) the terms and conditions of appointment, promotion, transfer, dismissal,

discharge and discipline of officers and employees;
(c) the qualifications for appointment to any post in a council;
(d) a right of appeal to a provincial local government appeals board by an

officer or employee and the procedures to be followed for such appeals;
(e) the establishment of a council secretariat under the supervision of the

principal officer of the council, the other members of the secretariat, and
their functions; or
(f) the training of employees and officials of a council and the standards for
promotion.
(3) Regulations under this section may make different provisions for different
categories of councils and different categories of officers or employees.
93. (1) The Minister may, by statutory order, establish a provincial local government Establishment of
appeals board in each Province which shall consist of a Chairman and not less than three provincial local
nor more than seven other members. government appeals
boards
(2) The members of a board shall be appointed by the Minister and shall serve on a
part-time basis.
(3) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of a board if-
(a) he holds the office of President of the Republic;
(b) he is a member of the National Assembly;
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(d) he is employed in any council;
(e) he is a member of any staff association of a council, a trade union or any

other similar organisation;
(f) he is, under any law in force in Zambia, adjudged or otherwise declared to
be of unsound mind;
(g) he has been sentenced to a term of imprisonment exceeding six months; or
(h) he is an undischarged bankrupt, having been adjudged or otherwise

declared bankrupt, under any law in force in Zambia.
(4) One of the members of the board shall be appointed by the Minister as
Chairman of the board.
94. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this section- Provisions relating to
the office of member
(a) a member of a board shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for such term, and shall serve on such terms and
conditions, as the Minister may determine;
(b) the office of a member shall become vacant-

(i) at the expiry of the term for which he was appointed or re-appointed;
(ii) if any circumstances arise that, if he were not a member, would
cause him to be disqualified for appointment as such;
(iii) if he dies; or
(iv) if he resigns his office as such.
(2) A member may be removed from office by the Minister only for inability to
discharge the functions of his office, arising from infirmity of body or mind or any other
cause, or for misbehaviour.
(3) If the office of the Chairman is vacant or if the person holding that office is for
any reason unable to perform the functions of that office, then, until a person has been
appointed to, and has assumed the functions of, that office or until the person holding that
office has resumed those functions, as the case may be, those functions shall be
performed by such one of the other members as may be designated in that behalf by the
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(4) A member shall not be eligible for appointment to any post in the service of a
council for a period of twelve months after he has ceased to be a member.
(5) A member may resign from office by notice in writing addressed to the Minister,
and the resignation shall take effect when it is accepted by the Minister.
95. A member shall be paid such allowances as the Minister may determine. Allowances
96. The Provincial Local Government Officer shall be the secretary of the Secretary
provincial local government appeals board.
97. No action or other proceedings shall be brought against any member of a Immunity of members
board for or in respect of any act done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise
or purported exercise of his powers under this Act or any regulation or rule made
thereunder.
98. (1) Every member of a board shall, on appointment but before assuming office, Oath of office
take an oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
(2) Where any person is required to take an oath under this section and-
(a) he has no religious belief; or
(b) the taking of an oath is contrary to his religious belief;

he may take and subscribe a solemn affirmation in the form prescribed by subsection (1)
substituting the words "solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm" for the word "swear"
and omitting the words "SO HELP ME GOD".
99. (1) The functions of a board shall be to- Powers of boards
(a) hear grievances from officers relating to promotions or demotions;
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(c) hear appeals on disciplinary matters from officers and employees of such
councils.
(2) The decision of a board shall be binding upon the council and the officer or
employee, subject to an appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction.
100. (1) Any decision of a board shall require the support of a majority vote of all Performance of
the members present at that meeting of the board: functions of boards
Provided that-
(a) if upon any question the votes of the members are equally divided, the
Chairman shall have a casting vote;
(b) whenever it considers it expedient for the proper discharge of its functions,
a board may invite any person to advise the board upon any matter being
considered by the board, but the board shall not be bound to accept such
advice.
(2) The quorum of a board shall be not less than one-half of all the members.
101. Any person who, in connection with the exercise of any function of a board, Offence of supplying
wilfully gives to a board or any member thereof, any information which he knows to be false information
false or misleading in any material particular shall be guilty of an offence and shall be
liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding six thousand penalty units or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both.
102. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other written law, no person Certain
shall in any legal proceedings be permitted or compelled to produce or disclose any communications to be
communication, written or oral, which has taken place between a board or any member of privileged
a board or officer of the board, or any council or any person employed by a council, or
between the members or officers or employees of the council in exercise of, or in
connection with the exercise of, any of the functions of a board, unless the Minister has
consented in writing to such production or disclosure.
103. (1) No person shall, without the consent in writing given by or on behalf of a Unauthorised
council or a board, publish or disclose to any person, otherwise than in the course of his disclosure of
duties, the contents of any document, communication or information which relates to and information
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(2) Any person who knowingly contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an
offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding six thousand penalty
units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both.
(3) If any person having information which to his knowledge has been published or
disclosed in contravention of subsection (1) unlawfully publishes or communicates any
such information to any other person, he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable
upon conviction to a fine not exceeding six thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a
term not exceeding one year, or to both.
104. Any person who otherwise than in the course of his duties directly or indirectly Offence to influence or
by himself or by any other person in any manner whatsoever influences or attempts to attempt to influence
influence any decision of a board shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon board
conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand penalty units or to imprisonment for a term
not exceeding two years, or to both:
Provided that nothing in this section shall prohibit any person from giving a certificate
or testimonial to any applicant or candidate for any office or prohibit any person from
supplying any information or assistance upon formal request made by a board.
105. Repealed by Act No. 30 of 1995.
106. No prosecution shall be instituted in respect of any offence under section one Fiat of Director of
hundred and four or section one-hundred and five except by, or with the consent of, the Public Prosecutions
Director of Public Prosecutions.
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107. The Minister may, by statutory instrument- Fire services
(a) establish a fire authority for any area;

(b) alter the area of any fire authority;
(c) require a council to carry out the functions of a fire authority;
(d) require a fire authority to enter into arrangements with other fire authorities
or other organisations for mutual co-operation and assistance;
(e) prescribe the powers and functions of a fire authority;
(f) regulate the operations of any fire brigade;
(g) regulate the standards for providing, maintaining and operating by any
person of-
(i) adequate fire-fighting equipment;
(ii) fire-prevention equipment or service;
(iii) fire-escape facilities in any premises;

(h) provide for the inspection of any premises by fire inspectors or fire officers;
(j) provide for the qualifications for appointment, powers and functions of fire
inspectors or fire officers, and for their names to be notified in the Gazette;
and
(i) provide for such matters as to him appear necessary for the purposes of
ensuring adequate fire services in any area.
PART XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSPART XII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
108. (1) A document requiring authentication by a council shall be sufficiently Authentication of

authenticated if signed by the principal officer of the council or any other officer of the documents and
council authorised in that behalf by resolution of the council. execution of deeds
(2) A deed shall be deemed to have been duly executed by the council if the
common seal of the council be affixed thereto in the presence of, and attested by, one
councillor and either the principal officer of the council or any other officer of the council
authorised in that behalf by resolution of the council.
(3) Any document purporting to be a document duly authenticated or executed by or

on behalf of a council shall, unless the contrary is proved, be deemed to be a document
so executed or authenticated.
109. (1) Whenever, by or under this Act, it is provided that a document shall be Inspection of
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(a) any such person may, without payment, take copies thereof or make
extracts therefrom;
(b) the council may supply a copy thereof or any extract therefrom to any such
person on payment of such charge, if any, as may be imposed under this
Act.
(2) A document shall be deemed to be open to the inspection of any person or class
of persons at all reasonable times if it is open to such inspection at the offices of a council
during the normal office hours of the council.
110. A public notice required to be given by a council or by an officer of a council Public notice
shall be given by publication of the notice in a newspaper circulating in the area of the
council or in such other manner as the Minister may approve.
111. (1) Where this Act or any other written law authorises or requires any Service of documents
document to be served upon a council, such document shall be deemed to have been
effectively served if served-
(a) personally upon the principal officer of the council or any other person
empowered by the principal officer of the council to accept service on
behalf of the council; or
(b) by post addressed to the principal officer of the council.
(2) Where this Act or any other written law authorises or requires a council to serve
any document on any person such document shall be deemed to have been effectively
served if served-
(a) personally upon such person, any agent of such person empowered to
accept service on his behalf or any adult of the family of such person;
(b) by post addressed to the person at the last address known to the council; or
(c) by affixing a copy of the document on some conspicuous part of any

premises or land to which it relates or in connection with which it is
authorised or required to be served; or
(d) where for any reason it is not possible to effect service of the document in
any of the manners described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) by publication
of a copy of the document in the Gazette and in at least one newspaper
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112. (1) A council may institute criminal proceedings against any person before a Legal proceedings
subordinate court in respect of a contravention of this Act within its area, or any by-law of
the council, alleged to have been committed by that person.
(2) Where a council deems it expedient for the promotion or protection of the
interests of the inhabitants of its area, it may institute or defend any civil proceedings.
(3) A council may by resolution authorise any officer of the council, either generally
or in respect of any particular matter, to institute or defend on its behalf proceedings
before any subordinate court or to appear on its behalf before a subordinate court in any
proceedings instituted by it or on its behalf or against it; and any officer so authorised shall
be entitled to institute or defend any such proceedings and to conduct any such
proceedings although he is not a legal practitioner.
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113. (1) The minutes of a meeting of a council or committee purporting to be signed Evidence
as provided by this Act, and any copy of or extract therefrom duly authenticated shall be
prima facie evidence in any proceedings of the facts set out therein without proof of-
(a) the signature of the person presiding at the meeting; or
(b) the meeting to which the minutes refer having been duly convened or held;
or
(c) the person attending such meetings having been councillors or members of
the committee as the case may be.
(2) The books and registers of a council and any copy of or extract therefrom duly
authenticated shall, in any proceedings for the recovery of any amount alleged to be due
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114. Any person who- Penalties for

obstruction
(a) wilfully obstructs any officer, employee or agent of a council in the
discharge of his functions; or
(b) being the occupier of any premises, prevents the owner of such premises
from executing any work which he is required by or under this Act to
execute, or otherwise prevents the owner of such premises from complying
with any of the lawful requirements of a council or of an officer, employee or
agent of a council; or
(c) being the occupier of any premises, on demand made by an officer,
employee or agent of a council, refuses or wilfully mistakes the name of the
owner of such premises;
shall be guilty of an offence and liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding eighty
penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both.
115. (1) Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person upon reasonable Power of arrest
suspicion of his having committed a contravention of this Act.
(2) Any officer of a council who is authorised thereto by the council with the approval
of the Inspector General of Police, may, when wearing such uniform or bearing such
visible badge of office as the council may determine, arrest without warrant any person
upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a contravention of this Act within the
area of the Council and may detain such person until he can be delivered into the custody
of a police officer to be dealt with according to law.
(3) No person shall be arrested or detained without warrant under this section
unless reasonable grounds exist for believing that, except by the arrest of the person, he
could not be found or made answerable to justice without undue delay.
116. An officer or employee of a council shall not be personally liable in respect of Protection for officers
any act done by him in the execution or purported execution of this Act or any other and employees of
written law and within the scope of his employment, if he did that act in the honest belief council acting in good
faith
that his duty under this Act or that written law required or entitled him to do it:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving a council from
any liability in respect of acts of its officers or employees.
117. Any function discharged by a person purporting to be an officer or employee Validity of discharge of
of a council shall not be invalidated only by reason of a defect afterwards discovered in functions by officers
the appointment or qualifications of such officer or employee. and employees of
council
118. (1) There shall be appointed for each Province a public officer styled the Provincial and District
Provincial Local Government Officer and there may be appointed for any District a public Local Government
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(2) A Provincial Local Government Officer and a District Local Government Officer
shall within the Province or District for which he is appointed-
(a) discharge such functions of the Minister under Statutory Functions Act and
this Act as may be delegated to him; and
(b) discharge such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon him
by or under any written law.
119. (1) Whenever the Minister is authorised to approve, confirm or determine any Powers of Minister to
matter for the purposes of this Act, then unless the context otherwise requires, the approve, confirm or
Minister may- determine matters
(a) approve, confirm or determine the matter generally or specially and subject
to such conditions and limitations as may be specified in the approval,
confirmation or determination;
(b) withdraw or alter any approval, confirmation or determination so given or

made;
Provided that no such withdrawal or alteration shall affect anything lawfully done in
pursuance of the approval, confirmation or determination.
(2) Any approval, confirmation or determination of the Minister for the purposes of
this Act shall be signified-
(a) by statutory order; or
(b) by notice in writing addressed to the principal officer of the council

concerned;
and the withdrawal or alteration of any such approval, confirmation or determination shall
be signified in like manner.
120. (1) The Miniter may, for the better discharge of any of his functions under this Inquiries
Act, appoint a person or persons to inquire into any matter relating to the discharge of
those functions and, on the completion of the inquiry, to report and make
recommendations thereon to the Minister.
(2) The provisions of the Inquries Act shall apply in relation to any person appointed
under this section as if those persons were commissioners appointed by a commission
issued under that Act and references in that Act to commissioners and a commission shall
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(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring the Minister, in the
discharge of his functions under this Act, to give effect to any recommendations made to
him under subsection (1).
PART XIII REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONALPART XIII
REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL
121. (1) Parts IX, X, XI, XII and XIII of the Local Administration Act are hereby Repeal and
repealed. transitional provisions
Act No. 15 of 1980
(2) On the establishment of a council for a District under this Act the remaining
provisions of the Local Administration Act shall cease to have effect in or in relation to that
District as if they had been repealed in relation thereto; and when a council has been
established under this Act for every District in Zambia the Minister shall, by statutory order
declare the remaining provisions of the Local Administration Act to have expired.
(3) Where a council is established for a District under this Act, the Minister shall, by
a transfer and vesting order, make such provisions as may be, made in accordance with
the First Schedule as is necessary and appropriate for the vesting in the new council the
property, rights and obligations of the council established for that District by the Local
Administration Act, for the transfer of staff and for any other matter as may be necessary
or expedient for winding up the affairs of the council established under the Local
Administration Act and its succession as the local government authority of the council
established by this Act.
(4) A transfer and vesting order under this section may be made in respect of any
one council established by this Act or in respect of any class or classes of such councils.
(5) Where as a consequence of any statutory order made by the President under
Provincial and District Boundaries Act-
(a) a new District is established;
(b) the area of any District is altered;
(c) a District ceased to exist, the Minister may, by statutory order (in this Act
referred to as a transfer and vesting order), make any such provision as
may be made in accordance with the First Schedule for such changes as
are necessary or appropriate as regards the constitution, property, rights,
obligations and staff of and any other matter relating to, any council
affected by a change in its area, any new council or any council established
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(6) Where a District ceases to exist, a transfer and vesting order made in respect of
the council established for that District shall include provision for the disestablishment of
the council.
(7) Where the name of any District is changed, the name of the council established
for that District shall be changed to conform with name of the of the District.
122. Notwithstanding that the Local Administration Act shall have ceased to have Savings
effect in, or in relation to a District, or its repeal-
(a) any regulations, by-laws, rules or orders made or deemed to have been
made under the said Act and having force and effect immediately before
the commencement of this Act or, as the case may be, before the
establishment of a council under this Act for the relevant District, shall, in so
far as they are not inconsistent with this Act and subject to their amendment
or revocation by a comparable authority under this Act, continue in force
and effect within the same territorial limits, and shall be deemed to have
been made by the successor, or a comparable, authority under this Act;
(b) any standing orders regulating the duties and procedure of a council
established under the Local Administration Act or the staff of such a council
and having force and effect as provided in paragraph (a), shall subject to
their amendment or revocation by a council established under this Act for
the same District council established under this Act for the same District, be
deemed to the standing orders of the council established under this Act;
(c) any licence or permit issued by, or any registration affected by, a council
established under the Local Administration Act under any written law and
having force and affect as provided in paragraph (a), shall be deemed to
have been issued, or affected by the council for the same District
established under this Act.
123. (1) The amendment of section nine by the Local Government (Amendment) Savings and
Act, 1995, shall not discontinue or otherwise affect the existence of any council, or affect transitional provisions
the tenure of any councillor holding office immediately before that Act came into operation; consequent on the
enactment of Act No.
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under paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of that section, as amended by that Act.
(2) The abolition of the Local Government Service Commission by the Local
Government (Amendment) Act, 1995 shall not affect, in any manner, the employment of
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(Section 5 and 121)
TRANSFER AND VESTING ORDERS
1. In this Schedule- "predecessor: means, as the case may require, a council established under the Local
Administration Act, or a council established under this Act for a District which has ceased to exist or whose area has been
decreased by changes in the area of the District, and
"Successor" means, as the case may require, a council established under this Act for the same District as a council
established under the Local Administration Act or for a District which has ceased to exist or whose areas has been
increased by changes in the area of the District.
2. A transfer and vesting order may make provisions for-
(a) the transfer to the successor of the funds, accounts investments and other property of the predecessor;
(b) the transfer to the successor of any rights, liabilities and obligations of the predecessor;
Provided that in any case where an order is made as a result of a change in the areas of the predecessor and the
successor, any transfer of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) shall be commensurate with the changes
involved;
(c) the substitution of the successor for the predecessor in any legal proceedings;
(d) in any case in which both predecessor and successor are continuing councils, the payment of compensation, or
of any contribution, by the successor to the prodecessor, or the giving of guarantees by the one to the other;
(e) the transfer of staff and provisions for the transfer of superannuation benefits:-
(f) the preservation and transfer into proper custody of the record of a council.
3. In the case of a transfer and vesting order made under section five the order may also-
(a) provide for the alteration of the constitutions of councils concerned; and
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SECOND SCHEDULE
(Section 61)
FUNCTIONS OF A COUNCIL
1. To establish and maintain offices and buildings for the purpose of transacting the business of the council and for Genera
public meetings and assembles. adminis
2. To insure against losses, damages, risks and liabilities which the council may incur.
3. To maintain law and order and ensure national security and the good administration of the council.
4. To prohibit and control the erection and display of advertisements and advertising devises in, or in view of, streets Adverti
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5. To establish and maintain farms and allotment gardens. Agricul

6. To take and require the taking of measures for the-
(a) storage, market and preservation of agricultural produce;
(b) conservation of natural resources, and
(c) prevention of soil erosion, including the prohibition and control of cultivation.
7. To take and require the taking of measures for control of grass weeds and wild vegetation and for the suppression
and control of plant and insect pests and diseases.
8. To maintain, protect and control local forests and woodlands.
9. To control the keeping and movement of livestock.
10. To establish and maintain ponds.
11. To establish and maintain grazing grounds.
12. To take measures for the destruction and control of bees and of dangerous animals and reptiles.
13. To control the slaughtering of animals the meat of which is intended for human consumption; to control the sale
of such meat; and to require the disposal of diseased animals and carcasses and of meat which is unfit for human
consumption.
14. To establish and maintain abattoirs, cold storage facilities and plans for the processing of by-products from
abattoirs.
15. To control the movement of the carcasses of animals.
16. (a) to establish and maintain roads;
(b) to exercise general control, care and maintenance of all public roads, streets, avenues, lanes, sanitary lanes and
footwalks forming part thereof, bridges, squares, ferries and water courses and to remove all obstacles
therefrom;
(c) to close or divert any public road street or throughfare;
(d) to close or divert ferries and water courses;
(e) to declare a street or road to be a public street or road;
(f) to compile and maintain a register of all public streets and roads;
(g) to make up to tarmacadamised standard any private street and to charge the statutory leaseholders or occupiers
of the land abutting on such streets in proportion to frontage and to recover the costs as a civil debt; and
17. To prohibit and control the erection and laying in, under or over, and the removal from, streets and other public
places of-
(a) posts, wires, pipes, conduits, cable and other apparatus;
(b) temporary platforms, seats and other structures;
(b) street decorations.
18. To control traffic and the parking of vehicles and, for that purpose to establish and maintain parking meters and
premises for the parking of vehicles.
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20. To prepare and administer schemes for the encouragement of and participation in, community development. Commu
develop
21. To establish and maintain a system of lighting in streets and other public places.
22. To establish and maintain firefighting and prevention services, and to take and require the taking of measures for
the protection of life, property and natural resources from damage by fire.
23. To control persons and premises engaged in or used for the manufacture, preparation, storage, handling, sale or
distribution of items of food or drink.
24. To brew beer.
25. To establish and maintain premises for the sale, of and to sell therefrom, items of food and drink (including beer
and other intoxicating liquor) for consumption on or off the premises.
26. To establish and maintain catering services.
27. To erect, purchase and maintain buildings used as dwellings or clubs and, where it is in the public interest, for
use for business or professional purposes.
28. To erect, purchase and maintain buildings and facilities and encourage the erection of dwellings needed for the
accommodation of persons residing within the area of the council
29. To prohibit and control the development and use of land and buildings and the erection of buildings, in the
interests of public health, public safety, and the proper and orderly development of the area of the council.
30. To control the demolition and removal of building and to require the altering demolition and removal of buildings
which-
(a) do not conform to plans and specifications in respect thereof approved by the council; and or
(b) are a danger to public health or public safety.
31. (1) To require the statutory leaseholder or occupier of land to do any of the following acts-
(a) to remove, lower or trim to the satisfaction of the council any tree shrub or hedge over-hanging or interfering with
traffic in any street or with any wires, or with works of the council.
(b) to remove any dilapidated fence or structure abutting on any public street or place.
(c) to paint, distemper, whitewash or colourwash the outside walls or roof of any building forming part of the
premises;
(d) to tidy the premises; and
(e) to remove from the premises any unsightly debris, including derelict vehicles.
(2) To provide space no which debris and derelict vehicles may be deposited.
(3) To prohibit, control and require the fencing of land to control the use of barbed wire and other dangerous
materials for fencing.
(4) In the event of the statutory leaseholder or occupier failing to comply with a notice from the council requiring him
to perform any of the acts specified in sub-paragraph (1), to undertake the work and charge the statutory
leaseholder or occupier with the cost thereof.
32. To assign names to localities and numbers to premises and to require the number assigned to any premises to
be displayed thereon.
33. To establish and maintain parks, zoos, gardens, pleasure grounds, camping grounds, caravan sites and open Public
spaces. amenit
34. To plant, trim and remove trees, shrubs and plants in streets and other public places; and to prohibit and control
the planting, camping, destruction and removal of trees, shrubs, and plants in streets and other public places.
35. To establish and maintain swimming baths and bathing places.
36. To establish and maintain art galleries, libraries, museum and film services.
37. To establish and maintain social and recreational facilities and public entertainments.
38. To establish and maintain a public transport service. Educat

39. To establish and maintain colleges, schools and day nurseries.
40. To establish and maintain environmental health services. Public

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41. To establish and maintain cremeteries, cremetoria and mortuaries and otherwise to provide for and control the
burial of the dead, and destitute persons who die in the area of the council.
42. To control the manufacture, storage, sale and use of petroleum, fireworks, gas and other combustible or
dangerous substances; and to establish and maintain magazines and other facilities for the storage thereof.
43. To take and require the taking of measures for the preservation and improvement of public health and the
prevention and abatement of nuisances including measures for the extermination of mosquitoes and other insects rats,
mice and other vermin.
44. To control persons, premises and land engaged in or used for the holding of any fair, circus, fete or other Public
entertainment, recreation or assembly to which the public are entitled or permitted to have access, whether on payment or Order
otherwise.
45. To prohibit or control the collection of money from door to door and in streets and other public places.
46. To preserve public decency.
47. To prevent damage and trespass to property, whether public or private.
48. To establish and maintain public information services; and to advertise and give publicity to the advantages and
amenities of the area of the council.
49. To provide for and maintain- Registr

(a) the enumeration and registration of persons or property for any purpose connected with the administration of the
area of the council;
(b) the registration of births, marriages and deaths;
(c) the registration of clubs; and
(d) the registration of such transactions in connections with land charges as may be prescribed in any written law
relating to land charges.
50. To establish and maintain sanitary convenience and ablution facilities, and to require, whenever necessary, the Sanitat
establishment and maintenance of such facilities. drainag
51. To establish and maintain sanitary services for the removal and destruction of, or otherwise dealing with, all
kinds of refuse and effluent, and compel the use of such services.
52. To establish and maintain drains, sewers and works for the disposal of sewerage and refuse.
53. To take and require the taking of measures for the drainage of water.
54. To require and control the provision of drains and sewers and to compel the connection of any drains and sewers
established by the council.
55. To prohibit and control the carrying on of offensive, unhealthy or dangerous trade.
56. To establish and maintain weighing machines.
57. To sell products and by-products resulting from the carrying on of any of the undertakings or services of the
council.
58. To establish and maintain the business of-
(a) manufacture;
(b) wholesale; and
(c) retailer.
59. To undertake mining operations.
60. To provide and maintain supplies of water and, for that purpose, to establish and maintain waterworks and water
mains.
61. To take and require the taking of measures for the conservation and the prevention of the pollution of supplies of
water.
62. With the consent of the Directors of Postal and Telecommunication Services, and subject to such conditions as
they may impose, to establish and maintain postal services.
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THIRD SCHEDULE
(Section 98(1))
OATH OF MEMBERS OF BOARD
I, ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
having been appointed as Chairman\member of the Provincial Local Government Appeals Board do swear that I will,
without fear or favour, affection or ill will, discharge the functions of the office of Chairman\member of the Provincial Local
Government Appeals Board, and that I will not, directly or indirectly reveal any matters relating to such functions to any
unauthorised person or otherwise than in the course of my duties.
SO HELP ME GOD
Sworn\Declared before me this .................................................................................................. day of ....................................
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SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT Statutory Instruments

138 of 1991
104 of 1992
SECTIONS 3 AND 121(3)-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCILS) AND 51 of 1993
(TRANSFER AND VESTING) ORDER 154 of 1996
164 of 1996
Order by the Minister 30 of 1997
62 of 1997
PART I
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Establishment of Councils) Title
and (Transfer and Vesting) Order.
2. The city councils, municipal councils and district councils set out in the Schedule Establishment of
to this Order are hereby established for the respective Districts specified in that Schedule. Councils
PART II
TRANSFER AND VESTING OF PROPERTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
3. In this part unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation
"Predecessor" means a council established under the Local Administration Act, Act No. 15 of 1980
1980;
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"Successor" means a council established under the Local Government Act for the
same district as a council established under the Local Administration Act,
1980, which councils are set out in the Schedule to this Order.
4. (1) From the commencement of this Order there shall be transferred to and vest Transfer and vesting
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(a) the undertaking of the Predecessor including the funds, accounts and
investments of the Predecessor;
(b) subject to this Order, all property rights, liabilities and obligations which
immediately before the publication of this Order were property, rights,
liabilities and obligations of the Predecessor.
(2) Subject to the approval of the Successor and as hereinafter provided, every
bond, deed and agreement for personal service to which the Predecessor was a party
before the publication of this Order, whether in writing or not, and whether or not of such a
nature that the rights, liabilities and obligations thereunder could be assigned, shall,
unless its subject matter or terms make it impossible that it should have effect as modified
in the manner provided by this subsection, have effect as from the date of the assignment
thereof as if-
(a) the Successor had been a party thereto;
(b) for any reference to the Predecessor there were substituted, as respects
anything falling to be done on or after the date of publication of this Order, a
reference to the Successor;
(c) for any reference to any other officer of the Predecessor not being a party
thereto and beneficially interested therein, there were substituted, as
respects anything falling to be done on or after the date of publication of
this Order, a reference to such officer of the Successor as the Successor
shall designate.
(3) Subject to subsection (2) documents other than those referred to therein, which
refer specifically or generally to the Predecessor shall be construed in accordance with the
said subsection as far as applicable.
5. (1) Every former council employee who before the date of publication is in the Transfer of employees
service of the Predecessor shall be deemed to be an employee of the Successor, unless of Predecessor
within six months of that date he gives a written notice to the Local Government Service
Commission with a copy thereof to the Successor stating his intention not to transfer to
the service of the Successor and any person who has given such notice shall be retired in
the public interest and shall be entitled to be paid all his terminal benefits.
(2) Where any person who was in the service of the Predecessor transfers to the
service of the Successor under sub-paragraph (1), his terms and conditions of service
with the Successor shall be no less favourable than those he enjoyed while in the service
of the Predecessor, and his previous service with the Predecessor shall be treated as
service under the Successor for the purposes of determining his rights, or eligibility, leave
or service under the Successor for the purposes of determining his rights, or eligibility,
leave or other benefits.
6. (1) Whenever in pursuance of this Act, any property, rights, liabilities or Registration of
obligations of the Predecessor are deemed transferred in respect of which transfer of any property to be
written law provides for registration, the Successor shall make an application in writing to transferred to
Successor
the proper officer of the appropriate registration authority for the registration of the
transfer.
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(2) The officer referred to in subsection (1) shall make such entries in the
appropriate register as shall give effect to such transfer and, where appropriate, issue to
the transferee concerned a certificate of title in respect of the said property or make
necessary amendments to the register, as the case may be, and if presented therefore,
make endorsement on the deeds relating to the title, right or obligation concerned; and no
registration fees, stamp duty or other duties shall be payable in respect thereof.
7. (1) Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act where any right, liability Legal proceedings
or obligation vests in the Successor by virtue of this Order the Successor and all other
persons shall as from the date of publication of this Order have the same rights, powers
and remedies (and in particular the same rights as to the instituting or defending of legal
proceedings or the making or resisting of applications to any authority or for ascertaining,
perfecting or enforcing that right, liability or obligation as they would have had if it has at
all times been a right, liability or obligation of the Successor.
(2) Any legal proceedings or application to any authority pending immediately

before the date of publication of this Order by or against the Predecessor may be
continued by or against the Successor.
(3) After the date of publication of this Order proceedings in respect of any right,
liability or obligation which was vested in, held, enjoyed, incurred or suffered by the
Predecessor may be instituted by or against the Successor.

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District Council
A City Councils
1. Lusaka Urban Lusaka City Council
2. Ndola Urban Ndola City Council
3. Kitwe Kitwe City Council
4. Livingstone Livingstone City Council
B Municipal Councils
5. Chingola Chingola Municipal Council
6. Mufulira Mufulira Municipal Council
7. Luanshya Luanshya Municipal Council
8. Kalulushi Kalulushi Municipal Council
9. Kabwe Urban Kabwe Municipal Council
10. Chililabombwe Chililabombwe Municipal Council
11. Kasama Kasama Municipal Council
12. Chipata Chipata Municipal Council
13. Mongu Mongu Municipal Council
14. Solwezi Solwezi Municipal Council
15. Mansa Mansa Municipal Council
16. Choma Choma Municipal Council
17. Mazabuka Mazabuka Municipal Council
18. Mbala Mbala Municipal Council
C District Councils
19. Gwembe Gwembe District Council
20. Kalomo Kalomo District Council
21. Namwala Namwala District Council
22. Monze Monze District Council
23. Luangwa Luangwa District Council
24. Sesheke Sesheke District Council
25. Senanga Senanga District Council
26. Kalabo Kalabo District Council
27. Lukulu Lukulu District Council
28. Kaoma Kaoma District Council
29. Mumbwa Mumbwa District Council
30. Chibombo Chibombo District Council
31. Mkushi Mkushi District Council
District Council
C District Councils-(continued)
32. Serenje Serenje District Council
33. Petauke Petauke District Council
34. Katete Katete District Council
35. Chadiza Chadiza District Council
36. Lundazi Lundazi District Council
37. Chama Chama District Council
38. Isoka Isoka District Council
39. Chinsali Chinsali District Council
40. Mpika Mpika District Council
41. Mporokoso Mporokoso District Council
42. Kaputa Kaputa District Council
43. Luwingu Luwingu District Council
44. Chilubi Chilubi District Council
45. Samfya Samfya District Council
46. Mwense Mwense District Council
47. Kawambwa Kawambwa District Council
48. Nchelenge Nchelenge District Council
49. Mwinilunga Mwinilunga District Council
50. Kabompo Kabompo District Council
51. Kasempa Kasempa District Council
52. Mufumbwe Mufumbwe District Council
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53. Zambezi Zambezi District Council
54. Ndola Rural Ndola Rural District Council
55. Kafue Kafue District Council
56. Kapiri Mposhi Kapiri Mposhi District Council
57. Nakonde Nakonde District Council
58. Nyimba Nyimba District Council
59. Siavonga Siavonga District Council
60. Sinazongwe Sinazongwe District Council
61. Masaiti Masaiti District Council
62. Lufwanyama Lufwanyama District Council
63. Mpongwe Mpongwe District Council
64. Mungwi Mungwi District Council
65. Chienge Chienge District Council
(As amended by S.I. Nos. 104 of 1992, 51 of 1993, 154 and 164 of 1996, and
30 and 62 of 1997)
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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE REGULATIONS
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Regulation
1. Title
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Contracts of service
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5. Qualifications
6. Notification of local government offices
7. Constitution of local government office
8. Abolition of local government office
9. Notification of vacancies
10. Advertisements
11. Procedure and forms
12. Selection of candidates
13. Recruitment outside Zambia
14. Criterion for appointments
15. Disqualification for appointment
16. Probation
17. Date of promotion
18. Renewal of contract
19. Retirement
20. Duties and responsibilities of local government officers
21. Duties of local authorities
22. Transfers
PART III
DISCIPLINE
Regulation
23. Disciplinary control to be prompt
24. Disciplinary proceedings in appropriate cases
25. Interdiction of an officer
26. Suspension of disciplinary proceedings
27. Suspension after conviction
28. Disciplinary proceedings after conviction
29. Procedure after acquittal
30. Institution of disciplinary proceedings
31. Formal disciplinary proceedings
32. Summary disciplinary proceedings
33. Punishments
34. Reports and records of disciplinary proceedings
35. Appeals
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PART IV
MEETINGS OF COMMISSION
37. Presiding at meetings

38. Record of meetings
39. Decisions by Commission
40. Dissent
41. Quorum
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS
42. Production of relevant documents, etc.

43. Correspondence
44. Power to review staff complements and gradings
45. Examinations and training
46. Standing Orders
47. Service by post in certain cases
48. Cases not otherwise provided for
SCHEDULE-Classes of persons not subject to Regulations
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT Statutory Instrument

94 of 1992
SECTION 93-LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE REGULATIONS
Regulations by the Minister
PART I
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2. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation
"appointing authority" means the Commission and includes any person to whom
the Commission may have delegated its powers under subsection (3) of
section six of the Act;
"basic salary" means salary exclusive of all allowances (including any inducement
allowance) and of any direct payment made under any assistance scheme;
"chief officer" means a Director of Administration, Director of Finance, Director of
Engineering Services, Director of Housing and Social Services, Director of
Legal Services and Director of Public Health or such other person as the
Minister may, by Gazette notice declare to be a chief officer;
"Commission" means the Local Government Service Commission established
under section ninety-four;
"local government employee" means a person employed in the local government
service;
"local government service" means the unified service of the local government
covering all persons employed by and receiving salary or wages from a
local authority;
"officer" in relation to any local authority means a person appointed to an office in
the permanent establishment and includes a person appointed on probation
to such office;
"permanent establishment" means the list of offices laid down from time to time by
the Commission, with the approval of the Minister, as being the permanent
establishment of the local government service;
"principal officer" means in relation to a city or municipal council, the Town Clerk,
and in relation to a township or district council, the Township or District
Manager.
"secretary" means the person appointed secretary to the Commission under
section ninety-six.
3. These Regulations shall apply to all local government employees except the Application
classes of persons specified in the Schedule to these Regulations.
4. With effect from the 6th September, 1991, any contract of service entered into Contracts of service
prior to that date between a local government employee and a local authority shall be
deemed to have been made between such employee and the Commission and the
provisions of these Regulations shall apply to such contracts:
Provided that any such local government employee shall not be subject to any
condition of service which is less favourable to him than any corresponding conditions
which applied to him immediately before the said date.
PART II
ADMINISTRATION AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE
5. A person shall not be appointed to any of the following posts unless he holds the Qualifications
qualifications set out against such post.

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Post Qualifications
(i) Principal Officer (Town Clerk, Township (a) He is a fellow or associate of the Institute of
Manager or District Manager) Local Government Administrators of Zambia;
(b) He is admitted or, is qualified to be admitted as
an advocate of the High Court for Zambia;
(c) He is a holder of a university degree in
economics, political science, public
administration or disciplines acceptable to the
Commission, with at least three years'
experience in general administration of a local
authority or a comparable organisation; or
(d) He holds such qualifications as the commission
may in any particular case approve.
(ii) Director of Administration He is a holder of a university degree in economics,
political science, public administration or disciplines
acceptable to the Commission, with at least three
years' experience in general administration of a local
authority or a comparable organisation.
(iii) Director of Finance (a) He is a member of the Chartered Institute of
Public Finance and Accountancy;
(b) He is a member of the Zambia Association of
Accountants;
(c) He is a member of the Chartered Institute of
Secretaries and Administrators with at least
three years' experience in a supervisory
capacity in a local authority treasury department
or other comparable organisation; or
(d) He is a holder of such other qualifications as the
Commission may, in a particular case, approve.
(iv) Director of Public Health (a) He is duly registered as a medical practitioner in Cap. 29
accordance with the provisions of the Medical
and Allied Professions Act; or
(b) He is a holder of a diploma in public health or
such other qualifications as the Commission,
after consultation with the Minister responsible
for health, may by statutory order, prescribe.
(v) Deputies He is a holder of such qualifications as those
stipulated for each position under these Regulations.
(vi) Director of Housing and Social Services (a) He is a holder of a University degree in one of
the Social Sciences with at least three years'
experience in a supervisory capacity in a
housing and social services department of a
local authority or other comparable
organisation.
(vii) Director of Legal Services (b) He is admitted or is qualified to be admitted as
an advocate of the High Court for Zambia.
6. Once in every year, the Commission shall, with the approval of the Minister, Notification of local
publish a list of all local government offices. government offices

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7. An application for the constitution of a local government office shall be made to Constitution of local
the Commission by a principal officer and every such application shall state- government office
(a) the title of the office;

(b) the salary or salary scale to be attached to such office;
(c) whether the proposed office is to be permanent;
(d) the reason why the constitution of such office is considered desirable;
(e) the qualifications which will be required for any holder of the proposed office
and the duties which any such holder will be required to perform;
(f) whether or not funds to service the post are available; and
(g) such other details as the Commission may require.
8. An application for the abolition of any local government office shall be made to Abolition of local
the Commission by the principal officer and every such application shall state- government office
(a) the reason why it is considered desirable that the office should be
abolished; and
(b) such other details as the Commission may require.
9. (1) Where a vacancy occurs or it is expected that a vacancy will occur in any Notification of
local government office the principal officer shall notify the Secretary and shall state vacancies
whether, in his opinion the vacancy should be filled by the promotion of an officer serving
in the local authority in which such office exists.
(2) Where a principal officer recommends the promotion or transfer of an officer

serving in the local authority in which the office exists, he shall furnish the Secretary with
the record of service in Zambia of the officer recommended.
(3) Where the principal officer is unable to recommend the promotion or transfer of
an officer serving in the local authority to fill any vacant office, he shall report to the
Secretary the names of the officers serving in the cadre or grade from which promotion or
transfer would normally be made, together with his reasons for not recommending any of
those officers for promotion or transfer.
10. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), applications for appointment to vacant offices Advertisement
shall be invited by public advertisement in Zambia, or with the approval of the Minister,
outside Zambia, in such manner as may be determined by the Commission.
(2) A vacant office shall not be advertised-

(a) where the Commission is satisfied that the office should be filled by the
promotion, or re-engagement of an officer serving in the local authority in
which the vacancy exists or the continued employment of an officer on
temporary terms; or
(b) in Zambia, where the Commission is satisfied that, in response to
advertisements in Zambia, there is no reasonable likelihood of any
application being received from a candidate who is qualified and suitable for
the office.

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11. (1) The Commission shall determine the procedure to be followed in dealing Procedure and forms
with applications for appointment to the local government service and shall also determine
the forms to be used in connection with the discharge of its functions.
(2) The Commission in exercising its powers under the Act and these Regulations
may-
(a) consult with any other person or persons or organisation; or
(b) invite any person considered by the Commission to be an expert on any
subject on which it wishes to be advised, and to sit together with it in
considering the subject in question.
12. In exercising its powers in connection with the appointment, promotion or Selection of
transfer of officers in the service, the Commission shall primarily have regard to the candidates
necessity of maintaining a high standard of professional conduct and efficiency in the local
government service and in so far as it is compatible with that objective shall-
(a) give the consideration to qualified officers currently in the service of a local
authority and to citizens of Zambia; or
(b) in the case of officers in the service, take into account their qualifications,
experience and merit.
13. Where it appears to the Commission that it is not feasible to recruit a suitable Recruitment outside
candidate from within Zambia for any office, the Commission may cause to be prepared, a Zambia
relevant indent on the appropriate form, which will be transmitted to such Missions of
Zambia in foreign countries as the Commission considers fit, for publication in any
newspapers of these countries, prior to the actual selection of candidates for appointment.
14. (1) In selecting candidates for appointment, an appointing authority shall have Criterion for
regard primarily to the efficiency of the local government service. appointments
(2) Where any office in the local government service is vacant only persons
satisfying any scheme of service which lays down the qualification for any such office shall
be qualified for appointment to such office.
(3) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (2), the Minister, may, in consultation with the
Commission waive the requirements to a scheme of service, if it is in the interests of the
local government service to do so.

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15. (1) No person who has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude Disqualification for
or any other offence which affect the integrity of the local government service, or who has appointment
been dismissed from the civil service or the local government service shall be appointed
to an office in the local government service except with the prior approval, in writing, of the
Minister.
(2) No person shall be appointed to an office in the local government service unless
he holds such qualifications as have been prescribed for appointment to that office.
(3) No person who is not a citizen of Zambia shall be appointed to any office in the
local government service, unless the appointing authority is satisfied that it is not feasible
to fill the office by the appointment of a citizen of Zambia who is qualified and suitable to
hold that office.
(4) Any person who, having a family relationship with either a member of the
Commission or any of its staff, fails to disclose such relationship at the time of making any
application to the Commission, shall be disqualified from any office in the local
government service.
16. (1) Where any person is appointed to any office in the local government, Probation
otherwise than by promotion or transfer, on permanent terms he shall before being
confirmed in such office, serve on probation for a period of two years or for such other
period as the Minister may determine for a particular office.
(2) Where any person who is required to serve on probation under sub-regulation
(1) has previously been employed in the service of Government or a local authority or in
such other service as the Commission may determine, the period of such previous service
may, in the discretion of the appointing authority, be regarded as service on probation for
the purposes of sub-regulation (1).
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (1) or (2), a local

government officer shall remain on probation until he is informed in writing by the
appointing authority that-
(a) he is confirmed in his office; or
(b) his appointment is terminated.
17. (1) Where any local government officer is appointed to any local government Date of promotion
office on promotion, the effective date of his promotion to such office shall, subject to the
provisions of sub-regulation (2), be determined by the appointing authority.
(2) The appointing authority shall not fix as a date of promotion a date which is
earlier than the last of the following dates:
(a) the date on which the vacancy occurred;
(b) the date upon which the officer became qualified for promotion; or
(c) the date upon which the officer assumes the functions of the office:
Provided that the appointing authority may, having regard to the special
circumstances of any particular case, fix a date earlier than the date mentioned in
paragraph (c), as the date of promotion.

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18. (1) The principal officer, shall, six months before the expiry of any officer's Renewal of contract
contract of service, inform the Secretary accordingly stating in particular as to whether the
officer in question has indicated in writing, his willingness to renew his contract.
(2) Where the serving officer in question has indicated in writing his willingness to
renew his contract, the renewal shall be treated as an application for re-appointment.
(3) The procedure for appointment or re-appointment in this case shall be the same
as is provided for in these Regulations.
19. (1) Where the Commission proposes to retire any local government officer Retirement of officers
from service on any of the grounds provided for in the Local Authorities Superannuation Cap. 284
Fund Act, it shall inform the officer that-
(a) it intends to retire him compulsorily from the service; and
(b) that the officer is entitled to make a representation to the commission
through his principal officer, within such period as may be specified by the
Commission against his proposed retirement.
(2) Where any such representation is made the principal officer shall forward the
same to the Secretary together with his own comments thereon.

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20. (1) Every local government officer shall faithfully serve, aid and assist the local Duties and
authority under which he holds an office or which he is attached, posted or transferred, to responsibilities of local
carry out and obey all lawful orders of that authority and perform the functions of his office government officer
impartially, efficiently and expeditiously so as to serve the public and promote their welfare
and lawful interests.
(2) An officer shall at all times conduct himself in a manner respectful to superior
officers.
(3) An officer shall report to the principal officer any misconduct or negligence of a
subordinate employee which may come to his notice.
(4) An officer shall report to the Chief Officer any misconduct liable to disciplinary
action committed by another officer as soon as he becomes aware of it.
(5) An officer may accept and retain any fees duly authorised and lawfully payable
to him by a local authority in respect of any services performed by him in connection with
elections or other services for which fees are lawfully payable, if he has been duly
appointed or authorised by the Commission to render those services in addition to his
normal duties.
(6) A candidate before his being appointed, or an officer before his being posted, to
the service of a local authority shall disclose to the Commission the particulars of any
investment, or shareholding which he owns or any other direct or indirect interest which he
has in any business or industrial concern or in any local occupation or undertaking.
(7) If, on the basis of any facts disclosed to it, the Commission is of the view that
the private interests of an officer or candidate might conflict with his public duties or in any
way influence him in the discharge of such duties, the Commission may require the
candidate or officer to divest himself of all or any part of those investments, shareholdings
or interest.
(8) No officer shall, without the authority of the Commission have access to records
relating personally to himself, nor shall he without special permission of the Commission
or local authority, as the case may be, take copies of any such records, or of minutes or
correspondence concerning the Commission or local authority, even though such records,
minutes or correspondence pass through his hands in the course of his duties.
21. (1) A local authority shall keep and maintain in respect of local government Duties of local
officers such registers and records, furnish the Commission with such returns or reports authorities
relating to such officers as may be prescribed by the Commission, and shall communicate
to the Commission such information as it may from time to time require.
(2) A local authority shall permit any member or officer of the Commission
authorised by the Commission in that behalf to enter its office and to inspect and take
copies of any books, accounts, records or other documents kept therein.
(3) A local authority shall cause and permit every person who is appointed or
transferred under these Regulations to any post in the service of such local authority to
perform and discharge the functions and duties of that post and shall, out of its funds, pay
the salary and allowances of such officer.

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22. The transfer of a local government officer involving increase of salary or Transfers
promotion to a higher grade or class or, owing to exigencies of the service shall be
directed by the Commission, provided that the Commission reserves the right to transfer
any officer in any other circumstances from one local authority to another.
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DISCIPLINE
23. Where disciplinary proceedings are to be taken or may be taken against an Disciplinary control to
officer, the appropriate procedure shall be commenced as soon as possible. be prompt
24. (1) Whenever a principal officer has reason to believe that an officer has been Disciplinary
guilty of any such misconduct as may warrant disciplinary proceedings, he shall inform the proceedings in
Commission forthwith. appropriate cases
(2) Where the Commission is informed under sub-regulation (1) or otherwise that
an officer has been guilty of misconduct, it shall, after considering the circumstances of
the case, decide whether or not disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted against the
officer and direct accordingly:
Provided that where such misconduct amounts to a criminal offence, the

Commission shall ascertain from the Director of Public Prosecutions whether any criminal
proceedings in respect of such offence have been or, are likely to be instituted, and the
Commission shall not direct the institution of any disciplinary proceedings until the result of
the criminal proceedings becomes known.
(3) Whenever criminal proceedings are instituted against an officer, the principal
officer shall forthwith submit a report to the Secretary, setting out the facts of the case.

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25. (1) Aprincipal officer may interdict a chief officer and a chief officer may Interdiction of an
interdict an officer directly falling under him, from the exercise of the powers and functions officer
of his office, if he is satisfied that public interest so requires, and-
(a) if criminal proceedings have been or, are about to be, instituted against
such officer; or
(b) if disciplinary proceedings entailing dismissal have been instituted or, are
about to be instituted, against such officer.
(2) Whenever a principal officer or a chief officer interdicts an officer, under these
Regulations, he shall notify such officer in writing of the reasons therefore and shall deliver
a copy of such notice to the Secretary.
(3) Any officer who is interdicted under sub-regulation (1) shall, during the period of
his interdiction, receive such proportion of his salary, not being less than half of his salary
as the Commission may direct.
(4) Where criminal proceedings or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted

against such an officer under interdiction and such officer-
(a) is not convicted as a result of such criminal proceedings, if any; and
(b) is not subjected to any punishment under these Regulations as a result of
such disciplinary proceedings; the whole amount of his salary withheld
under sub-regulation (3) shall upon the expiry of the period of his
interdiction, be paid to him.
(5) Where criminal proceedings or disciplinary proceedings have been instituted

against an officer under interdiction and such officer-
(a) is or is not convicted as a result of such criminal proceedings, if any; and
(b) is subjected to any punishment under these Regulations other than
dismissal, as a result of such disciplinary proceedings, he shall, upon the
expiry of the period of his interdiction, be paid such proportion of his salary
withheld under sub-regulation (3) as the Commission may direct.
(6) Subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3), the interdiction of an officer shall
have effect during such period and in accordance with such conditions, as the
Commission shall specify in writing to such officer, but where it appears expedient the
Commission may at any time during such period abridge or extend such period by further
notice in writing to any such officer.
(7) Any officer who is interdicted under this regulation shall not leave Zambia
without the permission of the Commission, during the period of his interdiction.
(8) For the purpose of this regulation "salary" includes any personal allowance,
inducement allowance and direct payments made under assistance schemes.
26. Where any criminal proceedings are instituted against any officer, no Suspension of
disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted against him upon any ground which is the disciplinary
subject of such criminal proceedings, and where disciplinary proceedings have already proceedings
been commenced the same shall be suspended on the institution of criminal proceedings
and shall remain suspended until the conclusion of such criminal proceedings and the
determination of any appeal arising therefrom.

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27. (1) Where an officer is convicted of an offence such as would warrant Suspension after
disciplinary proceedings for his dismissal, the principal officer shall, by notice in writing, to conviction
the officer, suspend him from the exercise of the powers and functions of his office, and
shall cause a copy of such notice to be delivered to the Secretary.
(2) Where disciplinary proceedings are instituted against an officer suspended

under sub-regulation (1), the principal officer shall direct that the salary of such officer be
withheld, as from the date of his suspension, pending the determination of such
disciplinary proceedings.
(3) Where disciplinary proceedings instituted against any officer suspended under
sub-regulation (1) do not result in his dismissal, he shall be paid such proportion of his
salary withheld under sub-regulation (2) as the Commission may direct.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, the suspension of an officer shall
have effect for such period, and in accordance with such conditions as the Commission
may specify by notice, in writing, to such officer, but where it so appears expedient, the
Commission may, at any time during such period, reduce or extend such period by a like
notice.
28. (1) This regulation applies to a chief officer and a deputy chief officer. Disciplinary
proceedings after
conviction
(2) Where an officer to whom this regulation applies is convicted of an offence such
as would warrant disciplinary proceedings against him, such disciplinary proceedings
shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 26, be instituted and determined in
accordance with this regulation.
(3) Upon the conviction of an officer to whom this regulation applies, the principal
officer shall obtain-
(a) a true copy of the charge;
(b) a true copy of the judgement of the court by whom such officer was
convicted;
(c) in the case of any appeal, a true copy of the judgement of any court by
whom such appeal was determined; and
(d) a true record of the proceedings of any such court if available.
(4) The principal shall institute proceedings against an officer, under this regulation,
by delivering to such officer a written statement setting out particulars of the charge or
charges and the grounds upon which such disciplinary proceedings are instituted, together
with a notice requiring such officer to submit to him within such period as the principal
officer shall specify, an exculpatory statement, in writing, of the grounds on which such an
officer relies to exculpate himself.
(5) The principal officer shall submit to the Secretary the documents obtained under
sub-regulation (3), with the statement of the charge or charges and the exculpatory
statement, if any, referred to in sub-regulation (4), together with his written comments.
(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulations 30, 31 and 32, the Commission
may consider any disciplinary proceedings instituted against an officer under such
regulation upon perusal of the documents referred to in sub-regulation (5) and may, in like
manner, determine whether such officer is to be dismissed or subjected to some other
punishment on account of the offence of which he is convicted.

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29. An officer acquitted of a criminal charge in any court shall not be dismissed or Procedure after
otherwise punished for any charge upon which he has been so acquitted, but nothing in acquittal
this regulation shall prevent him from being dismissed otherwise punished or any other
charge arising out of his conduct in the matter.
30. (1) Subject to regulations 24 and 28 disciplinary proceedings under these Institution of
regulations may be instituted by- disciplinary
proceedings
(a) the principal officers; or
(b) a chief officer, in relation to an officer serving within his jurisdiction, unless
the misconduct is such that it calls for a punishment greater than that which
a chief officer is competent to impose under regulation 33 (3):
Provided that the principal officer may institute disciplinary proceedings even in
cases where a chief officer is competent to do so.
(2) Except as provided in regulation 28-

(a) any disciplinary proceedings shall be formal disciplinary proceedings to be
conducted in accordance with the provisions of regulation 31-
(i) if the officer affected by the proceedings (hereinafter referred
to as "the concerned officer") is a chief officer; or
(ii) if, as a result of such proceedings, the concerned officer is
likely to be awarded the punishment of dismissal, discharge,
reduction of rank or reduction in salary; and
(b) all other disciplinary proceedings shall be summary disciplinary proceedings
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31. (1) Where any formal disciplinary proceedings are to be instituted against an Formal disciplinary
officer, the principal officer shall do so, after such investigations and such consultation proceedings
with the Director of Public Prosecutions as he considers necessary, by delivering or
causing to be delivered to the concerned officer a written statement setting out the
particulars of the charge or charges and the grounds upon which such disciplinary
proceedings are instituted, together with a notice requiring the concerned officer to submit
to the principal officer within such period, not being less than five days, as the principal
officer shall specify, an exculpatory statement giving therein the grounds on which the
concerned officer relies to exculpate himself.
(2) Upon the expiry of the period specified in the notice under sub-regulation (1),
the principal officer shall consider the exculpatory statement, if any, of the concerned
officer and may-
(a) either exculpate the concerned officer and inform him accordingly in writing;
(b) subject to regulation 33, impose such punishment on the concerned officer
as may be proper, having regard to all the circumstances of the case; or
(c) submit the case to the Commission, together with a statement of the charge
or charges, the exculpatory statement, if any, of the concerned officer, and
the written comments of the principal officer.
(3) The Commission shall consider any case submitted to it under paragraph (c) of
sub-regulation (2), and the documents referred to therein and may-
(a) either exculpate the concerned officer and direct the principal officer to
inform the concerned officer accordingly; or
(b) subject to the provisions of regulation 33, impose such punishment on the
concerned officer as may be proper, having regard to all the circumstances
of the case.
(4) Where it appears to the Commission, upon consideration of the report of the
principal officer and the exculpatory statement, if any, of the accused officer, and all other
documents submitted to it under sub-regulation (4), that further investigation of the case is
necessary, the commission shall, subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (5), appoint a
committee to carry out such further investigation as the commission may direct.
(5) A committee appointed under sub-regulation (4) (hereinafter referred to as "the

committee") shall consist of not less than three members-
(a) one of whom shall be a person possessing legal qualifications; and
(b) the other two shall be appointed having due regard to the rank and
responsibilities of the concerned officer.
(6) The committee shall, as soon as may be practicable and before it takes any
further step in carrying out an investigation under this regulation, give notice, in writing, to
the concerned officer stating that, at a date, and at a place and time, specified in such
notice, it intends to investigate such matters as shall be specified in such notice and that
the concerned officer is required or, as the case may be, permitted to appear before the
committee during such investigation.
(7) Whenever any person other than the concerned officer is questioned by the
committee in the course of an investigation under this regulation, the concerned officer
shall be given the opportunity of being present and of putting questions on his behalf to
such person, and any document used by the committee in the course of its investigation
shall be made available for scrutiny of the concerned officer at his request.
(8) If the concerned officer so requests, the committee may permit the concerned
officer to be represented by a legal practitioner or by a public officer nominated by the
concerned officer or, with the consent of the concerned officer, by the committee, and the
provisions of sub regulation (7) shall apply in relation to such legal practitioner or such
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32. (1) Where any summary disciplinary proceedings are to be instituted against Summary disciplinary
an officer, the principal officer shall do so, after such investigations as he considers proceedings
necessary, by delivering or causing to be delivered to the concerned officer a written
statement setting out the particulars of the charge or charges and, the grounds upon
which such disciplinary proceedings are instituted, together with a notice requiring the
concerned officer to submit to the principal officer, within such period as the principal
officer shall specify, an exculpatory statement in writing of the grounds on which the
concerned officer relies to exculpate himself.
(2) Upon the expiry of the period specified in the notice delivered to the concerned
officer under sub-regulation (i) the principal officer shall consider the exculpatory
statement, if any, of the concerned officer and shall-
(a) subject to the provisions of regulation 33, impose such punishment on the
concerned officer as may be proper having regard to all the circumstances
of the case; or
(b) exculpate the concerned officer and inform him accordingly in writing.
(3) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), where it appears to the principal, after such
investigations as he considers necessary, that disciplinary proceedings instituted under
this regulation would warrant a punishment not more severe than a reprimand, the
principal officer may institute such disciplinary proceedings by conveying a reprimand to
the concerned officer without a written statement of the charge or of the grounds upon
which such disciplinary proceedings are instituted, and it shall be sufficient compliance
with this regulation if the principal officer, by notice in writing given to the concerned
officer, thereafter, confirms such reprimand and specifies the reasons therefor.
(4) Except in the case of a reprimand imposed under sub-regulation (3), the
principal officer shall by notice in writing communicate to the concerned officer any
punishment imposed on him under this regulation.
(5) Except in the case of a severe reprimand or a reprimand the principal officer
shall also inform the concerned officer of his right to appeal under regulation 35.
(6) The provisions of this regulation shall apply to any disciplinary proceedings
instituted by a chief officer, and in its application to such proceedings, this regulation shall
be read as if the words "chief officer" were substituted for the words "principal officer",
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33. (1) The Commission may impose any one or more of the following Punishments
punishments under these regulations:
(a) dismissal;
(b) discharge, by due notice or by payment of salary in lieu thereof;
(c) reduction in salary;
(d) reduction in rank;
(e) reduction in seniority;
(f) deferment of increment;
(g) stoppage of increment;
(h) withholding of increment;
(k) severe reprimand; or
(j) reprimand.
(2) A principal officer may impose any one or more of the following punishments
under these Regulations-
(a) deferment of increment;
(b) stoppage of increment;
(c) withholding of increment;
(d) temporary reduction in salary, which may be to a lower salary scale, but
which in no case, shall be a point lower than the point at which the officer
concerned was appointed and which shall only be a specific point in a
recognised salary scale;
(e) severe reprimand; or
(f) reprimand.
(3) A chief officer may impose any one or more of the following punishments under
these Regulations, on an officer other than a chief officer or a deputy chief officer-
(a) deferment of increment;
(b) stoppage of increment;
(c) withholding of increment;
(d) severe reprimand; or
(e) reprimand.

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34. (1) A chief officer shall submit a report to the principal officer of all disciplinary Reports and records of
proceedings instituted and determined by him including disciplinary proceedings where no disciplinary
punishment was imposed. proceedings
(2) The principal officer shall review all disciplinary proceedings reported to him
under sub-regulation (1) and he may, if he considers that the punishment imposed is too
severe or too lenient, or that no punishment should have been imposed, or that a
punishment should have been imposed where no punishment was imposed, refer the
matter to the chief officer for such further report as the principal officer may direct.
(3) The principal officer shall make a report to the Secretary, from time to time, as
the Commission may direct, of every case where disciplinary proceedings are determined
by him or by the chief officer, and shall submit therewith any report made to him under the
foregoing provisions of this regulation together with the copy of the relevant exculpatory
statement, if any, and a copy of any notice required to be given under regulation 31 or 32
of the result of such disciplinary proceedings.
35. (1) Except in the case of a punishment imposed by the Commission, an officer Appeals
may appeal to the Commission against any punishment other than severe reprimand or
reprimand imposed on him under these Regulations.
(2) Every appeal under this regulation shall be addressed to the Secretary and set
out clearly the grounds of appeal, and shall be delivered to the principal officer or chief
officer who conducted the disciplinary proceedings, not later than twenty-one days of the
receipt by the concerned officer of the notice informing him of the punishment imposed on
him.
(3) Every appeal received by a chief officer shall be submitted by him to the
principal officer, who shall without undue delay transmit the same as well as every appeal
received by him directly from a concerned officer to the Secretary for consideration and
determination by the Commission.
(4) In considering any appeal under this regulation, the Commission may give such
directions as it may deem necessary for the purpose of determining the appeal.
(5) Every determination of the Commission under this regulation shall have effect in
accordance with the directions of the Commission and notice in writing thereof shall be
given to the appellant by the principal officer.
36. The provisions of this Part shall apply to every officer including an officer Application of Part III
serving on contract or agreement, whether on temporary basis or otherwise, and any term to officers serving on
or condition in such contract or agreement, providing for the termination of the services of contract or agreement
such officer shall be construed to be in addition to, and not in derogation of the provisions
of this Part.
PART IV
MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION

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37. Every meeting of the Commission shall be presided over by the Chairman and Presiding at meetings
in the absence of the Chairman, by one of the members elected by the members present
at the meeting.
38. A record shall be kept of the members present and the business transacted at Record of meetings
every meeting of the Commission.
39. Decisions by the Commission shall be taken at a meeting, by majority of votes Decisions by the
of the members present and voting. Commission
40. A member shall be entitled to dissent from a decision of the Commission and to Dissent
have his dissent and the reason therefor set out in the records of the Commission.
41. Two-thirds of the total number of members of the Commission will constitute a Quorum
quorum for a meeting of the Commission.
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS
42. Any officer who submits any matter for the consideration of the Commission Production of relevant
shall ensure that not less than seven fair copies of all relevant documents and papers are documents, etc.
made available to the Commission and the Commission may require the production of any
document or information relevant to the matter under consideration.
43. All correspondence for the Commission shall be addressed to the Secretary, Correspondence
unless otherwise Commission.
44. The Commission may authorise such reviews or investigations into the local Power to review staff
government service staff complements and gradings and manpower utilisations it complements and
considers necessary for the better administration of local government's personnel policies gradings
and the Commission, may accept, respect, or modify the recommendations contained in
staff inspection reports and determine the extent to which such reports are made available
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45. (1) The Commission shall conduct written examinations as provided for in Examinations and
approved schemes of service and for other purposes of the local government service. training
(2) The procedure laid down in these Regulations for making appointments shall,
as far as may be, be followed in selecting an officer for any special course of study or
training which on completion will qualify the officer for promotion or appointment to a
higher post.
(3) The Commission shall in consultation with the Government decide on training
policies and programmes for the local government officers.
46. Subject to the provisions of these Regulations, the Commission may from time Standing Orders
to time issue general orders with regard to application and interpretation of these
Regulations, or to lay down the procedure to be followed in any particular matter or class
of matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Commission, but not provided for in these
Regulations.
47. Where under the provisions of these Regulations- Service by post in

certain cases
(a) it is necessary
(i) to deliver, or serve any notice, charge or other document to
or upon any officer; or
(ii) to communicate any information to any officer by reason of
such officer having absented himself from duty; and
(b) it is not possible to effect such service, or to communicate such information
to such officer personally, it shall be sufficient if such notice, charge or other
document or a letter showing such information, is served upon such officer
by post to his last known address.
48. Any case not covered by these Regulations shall be reported to the Secretary, Cases not otherwise
and the Commission shall determine the procedure to be adopted in relation thereto. provided for
SCHEDULE
CLASSES OF PERSONS NOT SUBJECT TO THESE REGULATIONS
1. National Joint Council employees
2. Part time junior employees
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SECTION 71-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLORS' ALLOWANCES) ORDER Statutory Instrument

34 of 1993
Order by the Minister

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1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Councillors' Allowances) Title
Order.
2. The allowances payable to councillors shall be as set out in the Schedule hereto. Allowances payable to
councillors
3. The Local Government (Councillors' Allowances) Order 1992, is hereby revoked. Revocation of
S.I. No.
161 of 1992
SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
Person Entitled Nature of Allowance Rate

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Mayor, City Council 1. Annual Allowance 300,000.00
2. Subsistence Allowance (per night) 25,000.00
3. Sitting Allowance (per day) 15,000.00
Mayor, Municipal Council 1. Annual Allowance 240,000.00

Chairman, District Council 1. Annual Allowance 120,000.00

Chairman, Township Council 1. Annual Allowance 60,000.00

Chairman, Management Board 1. Annual Allowance 30,000.00

Councillor, City and Municipal 1. Subsistence Allowance (per night) 10,000.00

Councillor, District and Township 1. Subsistence Allowance (per night) 10,000.00

3. Transport Allowance (per session) 1,500.00
Councillor, Management Board 1. Subsistence Allowance (per night) 5,000.00

TRAVELLING OUTSIDE ZAMBIA
Councillor, City Municipal, District or Township 1. Subsistence Allowance while travelling on duty outside
Council and Management Board Zambia to:
(a) North America, South America, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, West Africa and Japan
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(b) Eastern and Southern Africa, India, Pakistan and the rest (per night) US$225
Explanatory Notes
(a) Annual allowance for Mayor and Chairman shall be paid in arrears on a monthly basis.
(b) Subsistence allowance is payable where a councillor is required to stay for one or more nights in any place other
than his usual place of abode on civic functions.
(c) The number of nights to be spent by a councillor who is on duty outside the Council area shall be determined by
the Principal Officer in consultation with the Provincial Local Government Officer.
(d) Depending upon the local distances and transport situation in the District, a Council in a rural area shall in
consultation with the Provincial Local Government Officer fix, in respect of each councillor resident outside 32 kilometres
radius from the civic centre or Council Chamber, the number of nights for which the councillor can claim subsistence
allowance per session.
(e) A councillor who stays at a Council Rest house or Motel shall be paid subsistence allowance less the cost of
boarding and lodging. If the charges are higher than the rate of subsistence allowance payable, the Councillor shall be
required to immediately make good any shortfall.
(f) Sitting Allowance shall cover out of pocket expenses while attending any Council meeting and it shall be payable
on a daily basis during the session. A session shall not exceed three working days and shall exclude weekends and public
holidays.
SECTION 84-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCILLORS) (CONDUCT AND MODE OF Statutory Instrument
DRESSING AT MEETINGS) REGULATIONS 140 of 1995
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government (Councillors) Title

(Conduct and Mode of Dressing at Meetings) Regulations.
2. These Regulations shall apply to all councillors in Zambia. Application

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"allowances" means councillors' allowances determined by the Minister as
provided for under the Local Government Act, 1991, by Statutory
Instrument;
"meeting" means an ordinary or special meeting of a council of a committee;
"principal officer" in relation to a city or a municipal council means the Town Clerk;
and in relation to a district or a township council, the Council Secretary;
"special meeting" means a meeting of the council authorised to be held under
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4. (1) A councillor shall not, at any meeting of the council or committee- Misconduct, use of
abusive language etc.
(a) misconduct himself by persistently disregarding the ruling of the Chair, or at meetings of council
behaving irregularly or offensively; or or committee
(b) use abusive language or, in any way, disturb the business of the council.
(2) Where a councillor moves a motion "that the councillor named do leave the
meeting", the chairman shall ask the councillor moving the motion to state his reasons and
the Chairman shall put the question to the councillors as to whether that councillor should
be removed from the meeting and the councillors shall have a secret vote on it.
(3) Where the majority of the councillors vote that the councillor in question be
removed from that meeting, the Chairman shall order that the councillor do leave the
meeting.
(4) Where a councillor has been ordered to leave, and does not leave the meeting,
the council shall pass a resolution that the councillor so ordered shall miss two full
consecutive council meetings and all committee meetings held during the civic year in
which the councillor is so removed.
(5) Once a councillor has been removed from a council meeting for breach of these
Regulations he shall not be paid sitting allowance for that meeting but shall be paid
subsistence allowance for one night, where applicable.
5. (1) A councillor shall, by resolution of the council, be suspended for a period of Suspension of
six months if he- councillor
(a) misconducts himself so as to create the lack of confidence of the public in,
or lower the integrity of, the council; or
(b) behaves in such a way as to create, in the mind of the ordinary citizen, lack
of confidence in the performance of his duties.
(2) A councillor suspended under sub-regulation (1) shall not during the period of
suspension, attend any council or committee meetings held during the civic year in which
the councillor is suspended and shall not receive any allowance.
(3) Upon expiry of the period during which the councillor is suspended, the council
shall, through the principal officer or any other officer assigned to do so by resolution of
the council, inform the suspended councillor of that fact and shall inform him of the date
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6. (1) A councillor shall not- Use or disclosure of

information
(a) use confidential information obtained as a result of his duties as a councillor
for his personal gain or for the personal gain of others;
(b) disclose any confidential information concerning any property of the council,
or affairs of the council; or
(c) make any public statement to the press regarding the affairs of the council,
and particularly negotiations which may operate to the detriment of the
council.
(2) A councillor who contravenes sub-regulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence and
shall by resolution of the Council be suspended for six months.
(2) Where a councillor is suspended under sub-regulation (2), sub-regulations (2)

and (3) of regulation 5 shall apply.
7. (1) A councillor shall declare interest in a matter involving contracts or other Declaration of interest
transactions with the Council if he or his spouse has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest
in it.
(2) If a councillor does not declare interest under sub-regulation (1) the contract or
transaction shall be nullified.
(3) Where a contract or transaction is nullified under sub-regulation (2), payment

shall be made for work so far done by the contractor or person transacting with the
council.
8. (1) If a councillor arrives twenty minutes after the commencement of a council or Arrival and attendance
committee meeting, the Chairman shall not allow him into the meeting and that councillor at meetings
shall not receive any subsistence or sitting allowance for that meeting.
(2) A councillor who does not attend a full session of a council or committee
meeting shall not be entitled to any sitting and subsistence allowance for that meeting.
9. (1) Subject to sub-regulation (2) a councillor shall, when attending a council Dress for councillors
meeting, dress in a black robe and a wig.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) a councillor in a district council may not wear a
robe and a wig, but shall be decently dressed when attending a council or a committee
meeting.
(3) Acouncillor who contravenes sub-regulations (1) and (2) shall be suspended
from attending the council or committee meeting for which he is not properly dressed and
shall not receive any sitting allowance for that meeting.
10. (1) A councillor who is aggrieved by any resolution of the council made under Appeal
these Regulations may, within fourteen days from the date of the resolution, appeal to the
Minister.
(2) The councillor referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall send a copy of the appeal to
the principal officer of the council who shall forward it to the Minister.

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11. The Minister shall determine the appeal within thirty days of receipt of the Determination of
appeal. appeal
SECTION 88-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT Statutory Instrument

ADMINISTRATORS) ORDER 135 of 1992
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Appointment of Local Title
Government Administrators) Order.
2. (1) The Officers listed in the Schedule set out in the Appendix hereto are hereby Appointment of District
appointed Local Government Administrators for each Council established under Statutory Administrators and
Instrument No. 138 of 1991 as indicated therein. their functions
(2) The Local Government Administrators appointed under paragraph (1) shall
discharge all the functions of their respective Councils.
3. The Councillors for each Council established under Statutory Instrument No. 138 Suspension of
of 1991, are hereby suspended from performing their functions as Councillors. Councillors
4. The Local Government (Appointment of District Administrators) Order, 1992, is Revocation of

hereby revoked. S.I. No.
55 of 1992
APPENDIX
(Paragraph 2)
SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
LUSAKA PROVINCE
Lusaka City Council Mr W. M. Kabimba
Luangwa District Council Mr C. K. Chisunka
Lusaka Rural Council Mr R. N. Shangobeka
CENTRAL PROVINCE
Kabwe Municipal Council Mr. D. Machai
Serenje District Council Mr D. H. Mulemwa
Kabwe Rural Council Mr J. B. Mumbi
Mumbwa District council Mr H. C. Kaimba
Mkushi District Council Mr C. H. Sambondu
COPPERBELT PROVINCE
Ndola City Council Mr E. T. Chenda
Kitwe City Council Mr A. D. Simwinga

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Mufulira Municipal Council Mr S. R. Mwewa
Chingola Municipal Council Mr D. Longwe
Kalulushi Municipal Council Mr S. E. A. Mathotho
Ndola Rural District Council Mr E. S. Musonda
Chililabombwe District Council Mr S. C. Namachila
Luanshya Municipal Council Mr S. S. Msichili
NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE
Solwezi District Council Miss R. M. C. Musonda
Kasempa District Council Mr W. M. Matenda
Kabompo District Council Mr B. Akende
Mwinilunga District Council Mr B. K. Manjimela
Zambezi District Council Mr J. S. Mbunda
Mufumbwe District Council Mr D. J. Sikazwe
LUAPULA PROVINCE
Mansa District Council Mr R. K. Mwape
Kawambwa District Council Mr F. B. Sichone
Mwense District Council Mr G. A. Mudolo
Nchelenge District Council Mr C. F. Kabaso
Samfya District Council Mr P. M. Mwenya
EASTERN PROVINCE
Lundazi District Council Mr F. E. Mwanza
Chama District Council Mr B. E. Mwanza
Chipata Municipal Council Mr C. C. Chibbonta
Petauke District Council Mr L. M. Luchinde
Chadiza District Council Mr B. M. Tembo
Katete District Council Mr. G. Ngozo
NORTHERN PROVINCE
Mbala Municipal Council Mr E. M. M. Ng'ambi
Mpika District Council Mr A. B. Mwasile
Chinsali District Council Mr A. Mwanakulanga
Mporokoso District Mr J. D. Muyabala
Luwingu District Council Mr G. M. K. Kayombo
Isoka District Council Mr F. D. Simasiku
Kaputa District Council Mr E. M. Chishala
Chilubi District Council Mr M. R. Mumpa
WESTERN PROVINCE
Mongu District Council Mr G. M. Mukongolwa
Kaoma District Council Mr A. K. Mubanga
Senanga District Council Mr E. W. Lungowe
Kalabo District Council Mr P. J. Banda
Lukulu District Council Mr I. M. Simatele
Sesheke District Council Mr G. S. P. Mbinji
SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Livingstone Municipal Council Miss I. E. Suba
Kalomo District Council Mr R. J. Mwananyina
Choma District Council Mr P. Matibini
Namwala District Council Mr P. F. K. Lubaya
Monze District Council Mr S. S. Chinyanika
Mazabuka District Council Mr J. M. Bwembelo
Gwembe District Council Miss L. Mwale

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SECTION 85-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (STREET VENDING AND NUISANCES) Statutory Instrument
(APPLICATION) ORDER 57 of 1992
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Street Vending and Title
Nuisances) (Application) Order.
2. The Local Government (Street Vending and Nuisances) Regulations shall apply Application of
to the whole area of all councils. Regulations
SECTION 93-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (COUNCIL SECRETARIAT) (MEMBER'S Statutory Instrument

FUNCTIONS) ORDER 56 of 1992
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Council Secretariat) Title
(Member's Functions) Order.
2. The functions of each member of the Secretariat shall be as set out in the Functions of members
Schedule. of secretariat
SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
Post Functions
1. Town Clerk or Secretary The Town Clerk or Secretary as the case may be, shall be the chief
executive of the Council and shall have the general responsibility of
co-ordinating and supervising the discharge of all the functions of
the Council by the Council Secretariat and may perform any or all
the functions of the District Secretariat if deemed necessary.
2. Director of Administration or Deputy The Director of Administration or Deputy Secretary as the case may be,
Secretary shall have the general responsibility for all personnel and
administrative matters of the Council and shall be responsible for
matters relating to elections, registry, records, transport and public
relations.
3. Director of Finance or Treasurer The Director of Finance or Treasurer, as the case may be, shall be the
chief financial controller and shall have general responsibility for all
matters relating to finance accounts and commercial ventures of the
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4. Director of Engineering Services or Director The Director of Engineering Services or Director of Works, as the case
of Works may be, shall have the general responsibility for all engineering
works and services of the Council (except where the Council shall
have made separate contractual arrangements) including the
maintenance of services for which the Council is responsible and
for such other matters as are normally performed by an engineer.
5. Director of Housing and Social services The Director of Housing and Social services shall have general
responsibility for all housing and community development, social
welfare and public amenities of the Council and shall be responsible
for all matters relating to such social and welfare services.
6. Director of Legal Services The Director of Legal Services shall be the chief legal advisor to the
Council and shall be responsible for all legal matters relating to the
functions and operations of the Council.
7. Director of Public Health The Director of Public Health shall have the general responsibility for all
public health services and facilities provided by the Council.
SECTION 84-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (STREET VENDING AND NUISANCES) (NO. 2) Statutory Instrument
REGULATIONS 134 of 1992
Act No.
13 of 1994
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government (Street Vending and Title
Nuisances) (No. 2) Regulations.
2. Subject to Regulation 3 any person who does any act specified in the First Offences and
Schedule shall be guilty of an offence and shall, in respect of that offence, be liable, on penalties
conviction, to a fine set out in that Schedule.
3. (1) Where any person is summoned under these Regulations to appear before a Admission of guilt
subordinate court or is arrested or informed by a police officer that proceedings will be Cap. 88
instituted against him, in respect of any offence committed under these Regulations, but
who does not wish to appear in court, he may, before appearing in court to answer the
charge against him, sign and deliver to the prescribed officer an Admission of Guilt form
set out in the Second Schedule.
(2) Where any person admits in accordance with sub-regulation (1), that he is guilty
of the offence charged the procedure set out in section one hundred and twenty-one of the
Criminal Procedure Code shall apply, with the necessary modifications, and he shall pay,
in respect of that offence, the fine set out in the First Schedule.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation "prescribed officer" means any police officer
of or above the rank of Sub-Inspector.
4. The Local Government (Street Vending and Nuisances) Regulations, 1992, are Revocation of S.I. No.
hereby revoked. 54 of 1992
FIRST SCHEDULE
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Penalty
units
1. Spitting or vomiting on, or along, a street or prescribed road 2
2. Throwing litter on, or along, a street or prescribed road 2
3. Passing urine in any unauthorised place 8
4. Defecating in any unauthorised place 20
5. Singing an obscene song or saying obscene word/words in a street or public place 2
6. Writing an obscene word or drawing an indecent figure or representation or, defacing a 40
permanent structure
7. Wilfully or negligently extinguishing or damaging a street lamp, damaging a lamp-post, 40 per day
telephone or electric light wire, cable, insulator or bracket or standard supporting any such
cable or, causing an interruption in the supply of electric current by any means whatsoever,
without the permission of the Council or its authorised agent
8. Plying trade by any licensed hawker within an area on more than five days in a calendar 40
month, in the same place for more than thirty consecutive minutes or plying on two or more
occasions during twenty-four consecutive hours in the same place.
For the purpose of this By-law "place" means a square having sides 91.4 metres in length the
centre of which is the piece of ground actually occupied for the time being by the hawker in
plying his trade.
9. Sale of local produce in any street or in any public place, other than a market established by
the Council, except with the permission of the Council:
(a) Food 20 per day
(b) Any other item or produce 28 per day
10. Depositing or allowing to accumulate or keeping upon any premises any dirt, filth, refuse, 40 per day
rubbish or, any offensive matter or matter likely to become offensive
11. Offering or exposing for sale or depositing in any place for the purpose of sale or preparation 40 per day
for sale and intended for the consumption of man, any animals, carcass, meat, poultry,
game, fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, corn, bread flour, milk, butter, eggs or other food which
is diseased or unsound or unwholesome or unfit for human consumption
12. Keeping any of the products in item 11 on one's premises or, owing any such products 20 per day
13. Exposing for sale, meat, bread, cakes, cheese, dried fruits, fish, butter or other perishable 40 per day
food-stuffs other than in fly-proof and dust-proof containers or in such other manner as the
Council, on advice of the Medical Officer of Health may approve
14. Occupying any brickyard, quarry, market, garden or other land without any title, lease or 20 per day
licence
15. Sale, other than sale negotiated between the parties privately, exposure of goods for sale by 40 per day
auction or otherwise within the area, or placing wares, merchandise, awnings or packages
or materials of any description in any part of the area used by persons in common without
the previous written permission of the Council
16. Exposing for sale unwrapped bread or unpackaged sugar, salt or any consumable foodstuff 40 per day
17. Omitting to do or, doing a thing which is, or may be offensive, dangerous to life, or injurious to 20 per day
health
18. Unauthorised tyre mending along a street or premises 20 per day
19. Operating an unlicensed taxi 40 per day
20. Heavy vehicle parking in any unauthorised place 40 per day
21. Unlicensed tailoring business along a street or premises 40 per day
22. Selling unwrapped bread 1 per loaf
SECOND SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 3)
ADMISSION OF GUILT FORM

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THE PEOPLE versus................................................................................................................................................................
WITH REFERENCE to the charge of..........................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
in answer to which I have been required to appear before the Subordinate Court (Class )................................................
on the.................................................................................................................................19..... I hereby admit that I am guilty
of the offence charged and request that sentence may be passed in my absence. I deposit herewith-
(a) the sum of........................................................................................................................

penalty units being the
maximum amount of the fine which may be imposed by the court (or as the case
may be, the amount fixed by the prescribed officer);
(b) ..................................................................................as security for the payment within one month, of any fine
which may be imposed on me by the court.
I have received a notice and statement of facts relating to the charge referred to above (which has been interpreted and
explained to me).
Signature....................................................................................
(or thumb print)..........................................................................
INTERPRETER'S CERTIFICATE
(where applicable)
I certify that I have interpreted the foregoing to the accused person whose signature appears above, and to the best of
my knowledge he has understood its meaning.
Signature ..................................................................................
DEPOSIT RECEIPT
RECEIVED:
(a) the sum of..................................................................................................................................................penalty units; or

(b) ..................................................................................................the above mentioned security.
Signature ..................................................................................
(Prescribed Officer)
Witness......................................................................................
NOTES-(a) In no circumstances whatsoever is a member of the Zambia Police Force other than a prescribed officer to
accept any sum of money the subject of this receipt;
(b) A receipt for the sum deposited, or any portion thereof, which is subsequently refunded should be obtained
whenever practicable on the reverse of the triplicate copy of this form.
SECTION 93-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CREATION AND ABOLITION OF POSTS) Statutory Instrument
REGULATIONS 53 of 1992
104 of 1992
146 of 1993
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Government (Creation and Title
Abolition of Posts) Regulations.
2. The posts set out in the First Schedule are hereby abolished. Abolition of posts

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3. The posts set out in Part I of the Second Schedule are hereby created. Creation of posts
4. Any person who was holding a post in the First Schedule before the abolition of Person holding post in
these posts shall be deemed to hold a corresponding post set out in Column B of Part II of First Schedule to hold
the Second Schedule. post in Second
Schedule
(As amended by 146 of 1993)
FIRST SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
(a) District Executive Secretary

(b) Political Secretary
(c) Administrative Secretary
(d) Development Secretary
(e) Financial Secretary
(f) Commercial and Industrial Secretary
(g) Security Secretary
(h) Social Secretary
(k) Legal Secretary
SECOND SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
PART I
City Council and Municipal Council:

(a) Town Clerk
(b) Director of Administration
(c) Director of Finance
(d) Director of Legal Services
(e) Director of Engineering Services
(f) Director of Housing and Social Services
(g) Director of Public Health
District Council:
(a) Secretary
(b) Deputy Secretary
(c) District Treasurer
(d) Director of Works
PART II
Column A Column B
District Executive Secretary Town Clerk or Secretary, as the case may be.
Administrative Secretary Director of Administration or Deputy Secretary, as the case
may be.
Development Secretary Director of Engineering Services, Township Engineer or
Director of Works, as the case may be.
Financial Secretary Director of Finance or Treasurer, as the case may be.

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Social Secretary Director of Housing and Social Services.
Legal Secretary Director of Legal Services.
(As amended by 104 of 1992)
SECTION 64-THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATION (TRADE EFFLUENT) REGULATIONS Statutory Instrument

161 of 1985
Act
13 of 1994
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Title
Regulations.*(1)
*These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and
General Provisions Act Cap. 2.
"area" means the area under the jurisdiction of the Council;

"average sewage strength" means all sewage, domestic and trade effluent
received at the Council's sewage purification works;
"chemical parameters" means the group of substances listed in items 7 to 53 of the
First Schedule;
"Council" means any council to which these Regulations have been applied in
accordance with section sixty-five of the Act;
"operating day" means the period of twenty-four hours commencing at midnight
and ending the following mid-night;
"physical parameters" means the physical characteristics listed in items 1 to 6 of
the First Schedule;
"public sewer" means a sewer belonging to the Council;
"trade effluent" means water or any other liquid which has been used for medical,
trade or industrial purposes and as a result of such use has been polluted
within or beyond the legally enforceable limiting values with respect to
physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics and so requires
treatment before discharge into the environment.
3. (1) No person shall, without the written permission of the Council, discharge any Consent to discharge
trade effluent in any water course or on any land in the area. trade effluent
(2) In granting permission under sub-regulation (1), the Council may impose such
conditions as it considers necessary, and may at any time vary such conditions or revoke
such permission.
(3) The point at or through which trade effluent is to be discharged shall be subject
to the prior written permission of the Council; and where appropriate, such discharge shall
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4. (1) Any discharge of trade effluent into a public sewer shall conform to the Conditions and
conditions and standards for chemical and physical parameters set out in column 2 of the standards for trade
First Schedule. effluent and public
sewage discharge
(2) Any discharge from any sewage works or any discharge other than as provided
for in sub-regulation (1) shall conform to the conditions and standards for chemical and
physical parameters set out in column 3 of the First Schedule.
5. The Council may prescribe- Regulating discharge

of trade effluent
(a) the hours during which trade effluent may be discharged into a sewer;
(b) the maximum hourly rate at which trade effluent may be discharged into a
sewer; and
(c) the total volume of trade effluent which may be discharged into a sewer
during an operating day.
6. (1) A composite sample shall be obtained by collecting effluent discharged from Methods and
a plant during an operating day either- frequency of sampling
and analysis
(a) continually during a sampling period of twenty-four hours at a rate in
proportion to the flow rate of the effluent discharged; or
(b) in such manner that equal volumes of effluent are delivered into a
receptacle at equal intervals of not longer than one hour during a sampling
method of twenty-four hours.
(2) The frequency of sampling and analysis of the composite samples shall be done
on a regular basis to be determined by the Council.
(3) The concentration in milligrammes per litre of any substance described in any
item of the First Schedule in each composite sample shall be determined by the method
set out therein.
(4) The procedures pertaining to sampling, preservation, storage and analysis of

samples as outlined in the publication Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Waste Water, (15th Edition, 1980) or any other method approved in writing by the
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7. (1) The occupier of any trade premises from which any trade effluent is proposed Measuring devices
to be discharged shall provide and maintain at his own expense on such premises and to and inspection
the satisfaction of the Council- chambers
(a) an inspection chamber or manhole in a position and of dimensions to be

approved by the Council on each pipe or channel through which trade
effluent is proposed to be discharged; and
(b) at such inspection chamber or manhole, either a notch gauge and
continuous recorder, or similar apparatus suitable and adequate for
measuring and adequately recording or calculating the volume of trade
effluent proposed to be discharged;
(c) such other apparatus as may be reasonably necessary for obtaining
samples and for measuring and controlling the volume and rate of flow:
Provided that if the Council is satisfied in the case of any premises that the occupier
has some other means available to the Council for measuring, recording, sampling,
controlling, calculating or otherwise determining the volume of trade effluent proposed to
be discharged into a sewer, it may, in writing exempt such trade premises from all or any
provisions of this regulation.
(2) Any duly authorised officer of the Council shall at all times have a right of
access to any trade premises from which any trade effluent is discharged into a sewer to
inspect, examine and test any inspection chamber or manhole or apparatus for measuring
and recording or calculating or otherwise determining the volume of trade effluent
discharged, and to take samples of such trade effluent for determining its nature and
composition and for the taking of official samples.
8. The Council or its authorised officer may take samples of trade effluent at any Sampling of trade
time and at any trade premises from which any trade effluent is discharged. effluent
9. The occupier of any trade premises from which trade effluent is discharged shall Alteration and
notify the Council forthwith of- cessation of trade
(a) any change in the process of manufacture, or in the raw materials used, or
of any other circumstances which are likely to alter the nature or
composition of such trade effluent; and
(b) any circumstances which may result in the permanent cessation of such
discharge.
10. If at any time the apparatus provided for the purpose of measuring and Accuracy in data
recording or calculating or otherwise determining the volume of trade effluent discharged recording and
ceases properly to measure, record, calculate, or otherwise determine, or is suspected by measuring devices
the Council of not properly measuring, recording, calculating, or otherwise determining,
then the volume of the trade effluent discharged into a sewer during the period from the
date when the apparatus was last accepted by the Council as being correct up to the date
when the apparatus is again accepted by the Council as being correct shall be pro rated
according to the volume when the apparatus was last accepted by the Council as being
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11. Any person who discharges trade effluent into the public sewer shall pay to the Charges for disposal
Council a trade effluent charge which shall be calculated in accordance with the formula of trade effluent
set out in the Second Schedule:
Provided that the minimum charge for the disposal of any trade effluent, not
exceeding one cubic metre per day, shall be one hundred and twenty-five thousand fee
units per calendar year.
12. Any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any decision of a Council may Appeals from
appeal to the Minister. decisions of Councils
13. (1) Any person who contravenes any provision of these Regulations shall be Offences and
guilty of an offence and shall be liable, upon conviction- penalties
(a) in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding seven hundred and fifty
penalty units; and
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding one
thousand five hundred penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six months, or to both.
(2) In addition to or in substitution for the penalty prescribed in sub-regulation (1),

the court may order that any expenses incurred by the Council in consequence of such
contravention be paid by the convicted person.
14. (1) In any order made under section sixty-five of the Act applying these Period for compliance
Regulations to any area, a period of not less than twelve months shall be specified during
which undertakings situated in the area are required to start complying with these
Regulations, and if no such period is specified, a period of twelve months shall be deemed
to have been specified.
(2) No person shall be convicted of an offence under regulation 13 if such offence

was committed during the period specified under sub-regulation (1).
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TABLE OF STANDARDS FOR TRADE AND OTHER EFFLUENTS
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3

TRADE EFFLUENT INTO SEWAGE AND OTHER
SUBSTANCE PUBLIC SEWER EFFLUENT
A. PHYSICAL
1.Temperature 60°C. After mixing of the waters, the 40°C at the point of entry
temperature should not exceed 40°C
(Thermometer)
2.Colour Hazen (Spectrophotometer) The treatment plant ensure Must not cause any colouration of the
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3.Odour and Taste (Threshold odour The odour must not cause any Must not cause any deterioration in
Number) nuisance taste or odour as compared with the
natural state
4.Total suspended solids (Gravimetric 1,200 mg/L (Avoid blockage of sewer, 50 mg/L. Must not cause formation of
method) effect free flow) sludge or scum in receiving waters
5.Settleable matter sedimentation ml/L 1.0 ml/L in 2 hours (Avoid blockage of 0.5 ml/L in 2 hours. Must not cause
(Imhoff funnel) sewer, effect free flow) formation of sludge in receiving water
6.Salinity/Residue mg/L (Evaporation 7,500 mg/L. The salinity must not 3,000 mg/L. The salinity of waste
and Gravimetric method) affect the discharge and treatment or water must not adversely affect
installations or their functioning surface water
B. CHEMICAL
7.pH (0-14 scale) (Electrometric 6-10 6-9
method)
8.Dissolved Oxygen mg oxygen/L No requirements After complete mixing, the oxygen
(Modified Winkler method and content must not be less than 5 mg/L.
Membrane-electrode method) Extreme temperature may result in
lower values
9.Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 1,800 mg/L COD based on the limiting values for
(Dichromate method) organic carbon 60-90 mg 0 2 /L
average for 24 hours
10.Biochemical Oxygen Demand 1,200 mg/L 50 mg 0 2 /L (mean value over a 24
(BOD) (Modified Winkler method hours period). According to
and Membrane Electrode method) circumstances in relation to the
self-cleaning capacity of the waters
11.Nitrates (NO 3 as introgen 80 mg/L The nitrates burden must be reduced
(Spectrophotometric method and as far as possible according to
Electrometric method) circumstances: Watercourses <50
mg/L; Lakes <20 mg/L
12.Nitrite (NO 2 as nitrogen/L) 10.0 mg NO 2 as N/L 1.0 mg NO 2 as N/L
(Spectrophotometric sulfanilamide)

C. METALS
13.Organic Nitrogen 300 mg N/L* 5.0 mg/L mean*
(Spectrophotometric method
N-Kjeldhal) (*the % of nutrient
elements for degradation of BOD
should be 0.4-1% for phosphorous
(different for processes using
algae))
14.Ammonia and Ammonium (Total) 50 mg/L The burden of ammonium salts must
(NH 3 as N/L) Nesslerization be reduced as far as 10 mg/L
method and Electrometric method) (depending upon temperature, pH and
salinity)
15.Cyanides (Spectrophotometric 0.5 mg/L 0.1 mg/L
method)
16.Phosphorous (Total) (PO4 as P/L) 45 mg/L Treatment installation located in the
(Colorimetric method) catchment area of lakes: 1 mg/L;
located outside the catchment area:
reduce the load of P as low as
possible (PO4<6 mg/L)
17.Sulphates (Turbidimetric method) 500 mg/L The sulphate burden must be reduced
as low as possible
18.Sulfite (Iodometric method 10 mg/L 1 mg/L (presence of oxygen changes
SO3 to SO4)
19.Sulphide (Iodometric and 1 mg/L 0.1 mg/L (depending on temperature,
Electrometric method) pH and dissolved 02)
20.Chlorides Cl/L (Silver nitrate and 1,000 mg/L Chloride levels must be as low as
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21.Active chloride Cl2/L (Iodometric (0.5-3.0 mg/L) 0.5 mg/L
method)
22.Active Bromine (Br2/L) (Iodometric (0.5-3.0 mg/L) 0.1 mg/L
method)
23.Fluorides F/L (Electrometric (<30 mg/L) 10 mg/L
method and Colorimetric method
with distillation)
24.Aluminium compounds (Atomic <20 mg/L <10 mg/L
Absorption method)
25.Antimony (Atomic Absorption 0.5 mg/L (inhibition of oxidation) 0.5 mg/L
method)
26.Arsenic compounds (Atomic 1.0 mg/L 1.0 mg/L
Absorption method)
27.Barium compounds (water soluble 1.0 mg/L 0.5 mg/L
concentration) (Atomic Absorption
method)
28.Beryllium salts and compounds 0.5 mg/L (inhibition of oxidation) 0.1-0.5 mg/L (according to
(Atomic Absorption method) circumstances)

29.Boron compounds <50 mg/L <10 mg/L
(Spectrophotometric
method-Curcumin method)
30.Cadmium compounds (Atomic 1.5 mg/L 0.5 mg/L
Absorption method)
31.Chromium Hexavalent Trivalent 5.0 mg/L 0.1 mg/L
(Atomic Absorption method)
32.Cobalt compounds (Atomic 0.5 mg/L 0.5 mg/L
Absorption method)
33.Copper compounds (Atomic 3.0 mg/L 1.0 mg/L
Absorption method)
34.Iron compounds (Atomic 15.0 mg/L <2 mg/L
Absorption method)
35.Lead compounds (Atomic 1.5 mg/L 1.5 mg/L
Absorption method)
36.Magnesium (Atomic Absorption <1,000 mg/L <500.0 mg/L
method and Flame photometric
method)
37.Manganese (Atomic Absorption 10.0 mg/L <3.0 mg/L
method)
38.Mercury (Atomic Absorption 0.01 mg/L 0.001 mg/L
method)
39.Molybdenum (Atomic Absorption 5.0 mg/L 0.5-5.0 mg/L
method)
40.Nickel (Atomic Absorption method) 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L
41.Selenium (Atomic Absorption <1.0 mg/L <0.05 mg/L
method)
42.Silver (Atomic Absorption method) 0.1 (inhibition of oxidation) 0.1 mg/L
43.Thallium mg (Atomic Absorption 1.0 mg/L <0.5 mg/L
method)
44.Tin compounds (Atomic Absorption 2.0 mg/L 2.0 mg/L
method)
45.Vanadium compounds (Atomic 1.0 mg/L 1.0 mg/L
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46.Zinc compounds (Atomic 25.0 mg/L 10.0 mg/L
Absorption method)
D. ORGANICS
47.Total hydrocarbons 10.0 mg/L 20.0 mg/L
(Chromatographic method)
48.Oils (Mineral and Crude) 100.0 mg/L (after installation of oil 1-2 mg/L
(Chromatographic method and separators) 20.0 mg/L (after
Gravimetric method) installation of demulsifier)
49.Phenols (steam distillable) 5.0 mg/L 1.0 mg/L 0.2 mg/L 0.05 mg/L
(Non-steam distilled) (Colorimetric
method)

50.Fats and saponifiable oils No requirement but installation of oil 20.0 mg/L
(Gravimetric method and and fat separators
Chromatographic method)
51.Detergents (Anionic) (Atomic 10.0 mg/L Alkybenzene sulfonate not 2.0 mg/L (Detergents should contain
Absorption Spectrophotometric) permitted at least biodegradable compounds)
52.*Pesticides and PCBs (Total) 1.0 mg/L 0.5 mg/L (Reduce to a minimum)
(Chromatographic method)
53.Trihaloforms (Chromatographic 1.0 mg/L 0.5 mg/L (Reduce to a minimum)
method)
E. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
54.Radioactive materials as specified No discharge accepted Not permitted
by IAEA
* There are approximately 4,000 pesticides, herbicides and PCBs. The normal practices as per the works of reference
hereinafter mentioned shall be used in respect thereof.
References:
1. Environmental Protection Agency-Code of Federal Regulations-Protection of Environment Parts 1 to 399. US
Government Printing Office, Washington USA (1979).
2. Environment Canada-Environmental Protection Service (EPS-1) Water Pollution Control Directorate Regulations,
Codes and Protocols.
3. Kratel, R., Draft Water Pollution Control Act, Lusaka, Zambia (1981).
4. Lund, H. F., "Industrial Pollution Control Handbook" McGraw-Hill Book Company (1971).
5. APHA, AWWA, WPCF, "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 15th Edition (1980)"
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CHARGE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF TRADE EFFLUENTS
The formula for working out the charges shall be as follows:
X+Y+Z Q
C=V+
( W 20 7 ) B+
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Where,
C = the charge, in fee units per 1,000 litres for the disposal of trade effluent;
V = the volume charge in fee units per 1,000 litres for conveyance, reception and preliminary treatment of average sewage
received at the works;
X = the COD in milligram per litre of the trade effluent;
Y = the concentration in milligram per litre of total toxic metals in the trade effluent;
Z = the concentration in milligram per litre of cyanogen compounds (as CN-), which on acidification liberate HCN, in the
trade effluent;
W = the COD in milligram per litre of settled sewage;
B = the cost in fee units per 1,000 litres of biological purification of settled average sewage;
Q = the suspended solids in milligram per litre of the trade effluent;
R = the suspended solids in milligram per litre of average sewage treated at the works;
S = the cost of sludge disposal expressed in ngwee per 1,000 litres of average sewage received at the works.
Explanatory Notes on Formula

(i) The cost in fee units per 1,000 litres for V, B and S are to be determined by the Council at the commencement of
each financial year and are to be based on the annual costs ascertained for the purpose of the rate levy for sewers and
sewage disposal for that year.
(ii) The values of X, Y, Z and Q are the means of the results from the analysis of samples taken during the
preceding financial year.
(iii) The values for W and R are the means from the analysis of hourly samples taken over a series of 24-hour
periods during the previous financial year.
(iv) The factors of 20 and 7 in relation to Y and Z arise from the limits of toxic materials which may be discharged
under the conditions of the consent.
(v) COD means the chemical oxygen demand of a sample of trade effluent measured in accordance with the
methods used at the Water Pollution Research Laboratory, Stevenage (WPL Procedure No. 17, February, 1969).
(vi) Suspended solids means those solids retained on a Whatman GF/C glass fibre filter paper when a shaken
sample is filtered.
(vii) The determination of chromium compounds is done by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
(viii) Cyanogen compound is determined by distillation and titrimetric method using Rhodamine as indicator as
described in "American Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water 14th edition".
(ix) The toxic metals, copper, cadmium, nickel, zinc and tin are determined by using Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer.
(x) The volume of effluent discharged shall be based on figures obtained during the year from meters or flow
recording apparatus as assessed and certified by a Council officer authorised by the Council for the purpose or as
otherwise agreed, assessed and certified by the said Council officer. In assessing the volume of trade effluent discharged,
records of the water consumed at the premises shall be taken into account and due allowance made for use for domestic
and other purposes not related to trade effluent.
The minimum quarterly charge for the disposal of any trade effluent shall be fifty fee units.
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85 of 1987
SECTIONS 64 AND 65-THE MUFULIRA DISTRICT COUNCIL (TRADE EFFLUENT)
REGULATIONS (APPLICATION) ORDER
1. This Order may be cited as the Mufulira District Council (Trade Effluent) Title
Regulations (Application) Order.*

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2. The provisions of the Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Regulations, 1985, Application of S.I. No.
shall as from 1st May, 1988, apply to the whole area of the Mufulira District Council. 161 of 1985
*This Order is continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General
Provisions Act Cap. 2.
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SECTIONS 64 AND 65-THE KABWE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (TRADE EFFLUENT)
REGULATIONS (APPLICATION) ORDER
1. This Order may be cited as the Kabwe Urban District Council (Trade Effluent) Title
Regulations (Application) Order.*(2)
2. The provisions of the Local Administration (Trade Effluent) Regulations, 1985, Application of S.I. No.
shall as from 1st May, 1989, apply to the whole area of the Kabwe Urban District Council. 161 of 1985
*This Order is continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General
Provisions Act Cap. 2.
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ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Regulation
1. Title
2. Application
3. Interpretation
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4. Forms of estimates
5. Preparation of estimates
6. Final capital estimates
7. Approval of estimates by Minister
8. No expenditure before approval of estimates
9. Procedure if no provision or inadequate provision
10. Supplementary estimates of expenditure
11. Procedure if shortfall in income
PART III
GENERAL ACCOUNTING RESPONSIBILITIES
12. Responsibilities of Treasurer

13. Erasures in accounts
14. Register of cheques and cash
15. Approval of accounting system and forms
16. Register of official accounting documents
17. Observance of instructions
18. Delegation of responsibility
19. Banking of cheques and cash
20. Reconciliation of bank accounts
21. Checking of cash
22. Procedure at the end of financial year
23. Internal audit
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24. Access to records
25. Functions of internal auditors
26. Heads of Departments not relieved of responsibility
27. Irregularities
28. Preservation of accounting records
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29. Definition of "safes"

30. Responsibility for obtaining safes
31. Care of safes and keys
32. Loss of keys
33. Private money not to be kept in Council safe
34. Register
35. Weekly check
36. Cash in transit
PART V
BANK ACCOUNTS AND CHEQUES
37. Bank accounts and signatories

38. Use of private accounts prohibited
39. Security of unused cheques
40. Lost cheques
41. Overdraft
42. Signing of cheques
43. Acceptance of cheques
44. Security of cheques received
45. Cashing of cheques from public money
46. Bank statements
47. Receipts and payments account and cash flow statements
48. Audit of cheques
49. Security of cheques in payment for goods supplied on Local Purchase Order
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50. Definition of "receipt form"
51. ssue of receipts
52. Checking of receipts received
53. Register of receipt forms
54. Consecutive issues
55. Destruction of obsolete receipts
56. Recording of destruction of obsolete forms
57. Monthly check of unused receipt forms
58. Handing over certificates to record receipt forms
59. Notice to public about official receipts
60. Completion of receipts
61. Cancelled receipts
62. Method of cancelling receipts
63. Office of issue of receipts
64. Consecutive receipts
65. Duplicate licences
66. Certified copies of receipt forms
67. Audit and destruction of receipt forms
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RECEIPT OF REVENUE
68. Private use of revenue prohibited

69. Receipts to be issued
70. Classification of revenue
71. Cash collection sheets
72. Bringing revenue to account
73. Cash surplus
74. Revenue collectors not to open mail
75. Providing information for collection of revenue
76. Outstanding debts
77. Write-off by Council
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78. Payment vouchers
79. Details on payment vouchers
80. Preparation of vouchers
81. Authority for payment
82. Signing of vouchers
83. Panel of signing officers
84. Responsibilities of officers signing vouchers
85. Recoverable payments
86. Suppliers invoices to be attached
87. Duplicate invoices
88. Duplicate requisition forms
89. Methods of payment
90. Security of open cheques
91. Availing of discount
92. Responsibilities of cheque signatories
93. Delivery of cash or cheques
94. Identification of payees
95. Daily accounting for payments
96. Responsibility of officers signing warrants, requisitions or local purchase orders
97. Extraordinary payments
98. Custody of original documents
PART IX
PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND WAGES
99. Day of payment

100. Calculation of salary
101. Adjustment of salary or other moneys due to death, etc.
102. Salaries of convicted officers
103. Method of payment and deductions for officers
104. Method of payment
105. Gross salary and deductions to be charged
106. Unclaimed wages
107. Security precautions with regard to payments of wages
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PART X
IMPRESTS
110. Types of imprest

111. Special imprests outside Zambia
112. Sub-imprests
113. Amount of standing imprest
114. Amount of special imprest
115. Special imprests limitation
116. Restriction in use of imprests
117. Register of imprests
118. Cash book for imprests
119. Retirement of special imprests
120. Retirement of standing imprests
PART XI
HANDING AND TAKING OVER
121. Handing-over procedure

122. Safe keys
123. Discrepancies on handing over
124. Handing-over certificate
PART XII
LOSSES OF COUNCIL MONEY AND STORES
125. Definition of "losses"

126. Report of losses
127. Investigation of losses
128. Write-off by Treasurer
129. Report by the Treasurer
130. Write-off by Council
131. Assessment of claim against defaulting officer
132. Action for recovery
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133. Regulations governing all purchases
134. Payment for execution of works
135. Final certificate on contract
136. Unusual claim of contractor
PART XIV
BORROWINGS AND INVESTMENTS
137. Borrowings
138. Form of investments
139. Investment
140. Register of investments
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STOCKS AND STORES
141. Custody of stocks and stores

142. Stock limit
143. Providing Information
144. Stocktaking
145. Record of Stocks and Stores
PART XVI
SECURITY AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
146. Physical verifications

147. Care of Safes and Keys
148. Custody of Cash Boxes
149. Disposal of surplus materials
PART XVII
INVENTORIES
150. Inventories
151. Physical check
152. Council property to be used for Council purposes
153. Legal Documents
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PART XVIII
INSURANCE
154. Insurance covers

155. Changes in policies
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PART I
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1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Authorities (Financial) Regulations. Title
2. These Regulations shall apply to a Council which has not made financial Application
regulations under subsection (1) of section forty-six of the Local Government Act or which
has not adopted these Regulations as specified in subsection (2) of section forty-six of the
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"accounting unit" means the Treasurer's Department of the Council;

"advance" means any recoverable sum of money issued to any person where such
advance is in the Council's interest and is repayable at some future date;
"collector of revenue" means an officer of the Council who is charged with the duty
of collecting any type of Council revenue;
"controlling officer" means the chief executive of the Council;
"Council" means a district council established or deemed to have been established
under section three of the Act;
"head of department" means an officer responsible for the administration of a
separate department of the Council;
"internal auditor" means any person assigned the duties of internal auditor, for the
time being, by the Council or any person designated as internal auditor by
the Local Government Service Commission;
"inescapable commitments" means-
i) salaries and wages;
ii) petrol and oils;
iii) electricity and telephone bills;
iv) stationery; or
v) emergencies;
"purchasing officer" means any officer whose responsibility is to sign an order for
the purchase of any goods or the rendering of any service;
"Treasurer" includes a Director of Finance.
PART II
ESTIMATES
4. (1) The estimates of capital and recurrent expenditure submitted to the Minister Forms of estimates
for approval in accordance with section thirty-nine of the Act shall be set out as follows:
(a) the total estimated expenditure shall be shown in respect of each capital
project;
(b) the total estimated expenditure on all capital projects shall be shown;
(c) the total estimated expenditure shall be shown under each head of
recurrent expenditure;
(d) sub-heads shall be shown under each head of recurrent expenditure;
(e) the first sub-head under each head of recurrent expenditure shall be
estimated expenditure on employees in respect of such head of recurrent
expenditure; and
(f) items of expenditure shall be shown in respect of each sub-head of
recurrent expenditure.
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5. (1) The annual estimates of revenue and expenditure shall be prepared by the Preparation of
heads of department in consultation with the Treasurer, in accordance with the guidelines, estimates
if any, issued by the Minister.
(2) The Treasurer shall collate the estimates approved by the Committees and
report to the Finance Committee.
6. The final capital estimates should include projects for which finance has been Final capital estimates
agreed with the Government or lending institutions, as the case may be, or which are
decided to be financed from the Council's own resources.
7. The annual estimates, as adopted by the Council shall, at least sixty days before Approval of estimates
the commencement of a financial year, be submitted for the approval of the Minster. by Minister
8. The controlling officer may not incur any expenditure, until the estimates have No expenditure before
been approved by the Minister: approval of estimates
Provided that where the annual estimates have not been approved by the Minister
before the commencement of the relevant financial year, the Council may continue to
incur expenditure on charges which become due in respect of inescapable commitments.
9. Where there is expenditure which is not approved in the estimates or there is Procedures if no
excess expenditure on an item which appears in the estimates, the head of department provision or
shall after consultation with the Treasurer as the case may be, inform the Committee inadequate provision
concerned explaining the reasons for the excess expenditure.
10. (1) Where the expenditure is not envisaged when the estimates are prepared, Supplementary
or where the excess expenditure on an item cannot be met from savings on another item estimates of
under the same sub-head, the controlling officer shall submit to the Minister an application expenditure
for supplementary provision as adopted by the Council, in accordance with subsection (2)
of section thirty-nine.
(2) An application made under sub-regulation (1) shall show corresponding savings
from any other head of expenditure or evidence that the additional expenditure will be met
from an overall additional income or fund balances.
11. (1) Where the amount of the approved income is not reached, the head of Procedure if shortfall
department concerned, shall after consultation with the Treasurer inform the Council, in income
through the committee concerned explaining the reasons for the shortfall.
(2) Where there is an overall shortfall in income the Council shall review and restrict
the expenditure so that adequate surplus balances meet the excess over income.
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12. The functions of the Treasurer, who is the principal adviser to the Council in Responsibilities of
matters relating to the general finances of the Council, shall be to- Treasurer
(a) make safe and efficient arrangements for the receipt of moneys paid to the
Council and the issue of moneys payable by the Council;
(b) keep accounts in accordance with the orders or directives issued by the
Council; and to ensure accuracy of these accounts;
(c) ensure that officers accounting for revenue and expenditure for which they
are responsible comply with the provisions of these Regulations and
supplementary instructions issued by the Council from time to time;
(d) report to the controlling officer if it appears that any head, sub-head or item
is likely to be overspent;
(e) draw the attention of any officer to delays and shortages in the collection of
revenue, any advance or imprest which they are unable to clear at the time
that it should be cleared, any deposit account which has become dormant
and to any weakness in the accounting system employed, or in the internal
checks applied to accounting transactions;
(f) account for receipts and disbursements of Council moneys in accordance
with these Regulations;
(g) see that proper arrangements are made for the safe-keeping of Council
moneys, securities, stamps, stamp duties, revenue counterfoil receipts,
licences, warrants and all forms of requisition;
(h) collect punctually all revenue and other Council moneys which become due
and payable to the Council;
(k) bring to account promptly under the correct head and sub-head all Council
moneys he collects or which is paid to him;
(j) check regularly all cash and stamps in his charge and verify the balance
shown in the cash book or stamp register;
(k) bring to account promptly any revenue in cash or stamps found in his
charge in excess of the balances shown in the cash book or stamp register;
(l) make good any shortage in cash or stamps for which he is responsible;
(m) ensure that all disbursements made or incurred by the issue of payment
vouchers, orders, warrants, requisitions or any other documents are
properly authorised;
(n) charge in the accounts, under the proper heads of accounting, all
expenditure when it occurs;
(o) ensure satisfactory control of the expenditure by maintaining a record of
commitments incurred by the heads of departments;
(p) prepare promptly all financial statements, budget estimates, annual
accounts and returns in the form and manner prescribed;
(q) see that the books of account are correctly posted and kept up to date;
(r) bring to the notice of officers in writing any apparent defect in the procedure
of revenue collection, wastage and any extravagant expenditure which
comes to his notice in the course of his accounting duties;
(s) produce when required by the Council or by the external auditor all books
and records or accounting documents in his charge;
(t) reply promptly and fully to any observations or queries received from the
external auditor or the Council;
(u) exercise strict supervision over all officers under his authority, to ensure
efficient checks and precautions against fraud;
(v) bring to the notice of heads of departments any wastage, incompetence,
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13. (1) No erasures shall be made in accounts. Erasures in accounts
(2) Corrections must be made by striking out the incorrect figures and writing the
correct figures above them.
(3) The corrections must be made in such a way that the original figures are still
legible and initialled by the officer who makes them.
(4) No alterations shall be made on figures already audited.
14. Officers dealing with incoming mail containing money shall keep a register of Register of cheques
such incoming cheques and cash for the purposes of recording details of remittances and cash
received.
15. The Treasurer shall approve any form, document or system of finance or Approval of accounting
costing dealing with inventories, stocks or stores. system and forms
16. A register of all official accounting documents shall be kept by the Financial Register of accounting
Secretary. documents
17. A head of department shall be personally responsible for the observance of all Observance of
financial and accounting instructions issued by the Treasurer. instructions
18. Any financial duty delegated to an officer shall be clear, specific and in writing. Delegation of
responsibility
19. (1) All cheques and cash received shall be banked as soon as possible, but not Banking of cheques
later than two days after the day of receipt. and cash
(2) No funds shall be allowed to accumulate in cash collection units.
20. The Treasurer shall, each month, reconcile the balance shown in any bank Reconciliation of bank
account which his Council operates and the balance shown in the summarised cash account
accounts or cash book.
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22. The procedures to be followed by the accounting unit at the close of the Procedures at the end
financial year shall be as follows: of financial year
(a) at the close of the business on the last day of the financial year, all cash
books shall be ruled off, signed and dated by the responsible officers;
(b) the accounts shall be closed in the normal manner, as for an ordinary
month end, but supplementary accounts shall be opened by the accounting
unit for the adjusting of misallocations, for the transfer of revenue and
expenditure codes and for final entries on the closing of accounts; and
(c) the accounts shall be finally closed, balanced and presented to the Council
in the form approved by the Council not later than six months after the last
day of the financial year to which they relate.
23. The Treasurer shall maintain an adequate and effective internal audit of the Internal audit
Council's accounts or activities in accordance with section forty-one of the Act.
24. The Treasurer or his authorised representative shall have authority to enter all Access to records
offices and establishments of the Council and have access to all records and documents
and shall be entitled to require such explanations as he considers necessary to satisfy
himself of the correctness of any matter under examination and to require for verification
purposes the production of cash and other assets.
25. The functions of an internal auditor shall be laid down by the Treasurer and Functions of internal
shall cover all accounting procedures and documentation shall ensure that- auditor
(a) the receipt and payment of Council money has been properly carried out
under proper supervision;
(b) the safeguards for the prevention or prompt detection of fraud or loss of
stores, cash or other Council assets, are adequate;
(c) accounting forms are properly protected, recorded and regularly checked;
(d) the system for the control of the receipt, issue and use of stores is
adequate;
(e) the recording of the assets is up to date and correct; and
(f) the returns of revenue or expenditure required by the Treasurer or the
Council are correctly prepared and promptly submitted.
26. The existence of an internal audit system shall not relieve heads of Heads of departments
departments or any other accounting officer of their individual responsibilities, nor shall it not relieved of
remove the need for normal checks within departments. responsibility
27. Whenever any matter arises which involves, or is thought to involve, irregularity Irregularities
in financial stores or accounting transaction in any department of the Council, the head of
the department concerned shall forthwith notify the Treasurer who shall, after consultation
with the controlling officer where necessary, take such steps as are considered necessary
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28. (1) The following accounting records shall be preserved for the periods shown- Preservation of
accounting records
(a) main cash books and ledgers-ten years.
(b) receipts of all types-ten years.
(c) payment and journal vouchers-six years.
(d) establishment and salary records required for superannuation
purposes-twelve years from the date on which a permanent officer leaves
service; and
(e) contract documents-twelve years from the date of final payment.
(2) Notwithstanding the periods specified in subsection (1), the records shall be
kept until they are audited or until a court case relating thereto, if any, is settled.
PART IV
SAFES, STRONG BOXES, CASH BOXES AND SPECIE BOXES
29. In this part, unless the context otherwise requires "safes" includes strongboxes, Definition of "safes"
cash boxes, specie boxes issued for the safe custody of cash, and similar forms of secure
containers issued by Council.
30. The Treasurer shall be responsible for obtaining safes for use in their offices Responsibility for
and branches. obtaining safes
31. The following conditions shall cover the care and maintenance of safes and Care of safes and
keys: keys
(a) officers shall be personally responsible for keys of safes in their charge;
(b) where a safe or vault door is fitted with two or more locks, no officer shall
hold all the keys;
(c) where there are two or more officers at the office in which the safe is
installed, more than one key shall be issued;
(d) where the key-holder departs before his relief arrives, the officer leaving the
station shall hand over the contents of the safe or vault to a person
temporarily appointed by the head of department concerned to take over
from the departing key-holder in accordance with regulation 121;
(e) a key will not be handed to a person who is not the official key-holder and a
safe will not be opened except by the officer responsible for it. He must be
present for the whole period during which it remains open;
(f) only original keys issued by the Treasurer shall be held and in no
circumstances may any officer have a duplicate made;
and
(g) except as may be otherwise authorised, all duplicate keys of safes shall be
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32. When the key to a safe is lost- Loss of keys
(a) the loss will be reported immediately to the head of department concerned,
the Treasurer and the local police;
(b) the safe shall be sealed and the room in which it is kept, shall be locked at
all times; and if an exceptionally large sum is in the safe, arrangements
must be made for the posting of a guard;
(c) the officer responsible for the safe custody of the key shall make good the
cost of repairs and replacement of the key.
33. No private money or articles shall be kept in a safe provided for the Private money not to
safe-keeping of Council moneys. be kept in Council safe
34. A register must be kept of articles other than cash, account books and receipt Register
forms deposited in a safe and shall be signed by the depositing officer other than the
key-holder when depositing or withdrawing any such articles.
35. Officers responsible for safes must verify the contents at least once each week Weekly check
and the register shall be initialled each time the contents are verified.
36. Where cash is taken to or collected from a bank or another office, the officer Cash in transit
charged with conveying the cash to or from such bank or office shall be responsible for the
safe custody of the cash in transit.
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BANK ACCOUNTS AND CHEQUES
37. The Council shall be solely responsible for authorising the opening of, or Bank accounts and
changing of any signatory of, a Council bank account; and the purpose for which the bank signatories
account is required shall be stated in a resolution of the Council.
38. No Council money be credited to a private bank or savings account. Use of private
accounts prohibited
39. (1) Cheque books and cheque forms shall be kept secure under lock and key Security of unused
when not in use. cheques
(2) An officer responsible for the custody and control of the stock of unused cheque
forms shall maintain a record of receipts, open a register, and ensure that all unused
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40. (1) Where a cheque which is unused or has already been issued is lost, the Lost cheques
Treasurer shall notify the Council's Bankers.
(2) Where a cheque which has been issued is lost, a "stop order" shall be sent to
the bank on which it was drawn.
(3) Before a replacement cheque is issued for a lost or stolen cheque, the payee
shall sign an indemnity in the form set out in the Schedule.
41. (1) Council bank accounts shall not be overdrawn. Overdraft
(2) No temporary advance shall be obtained from a bank without the prior approval
of the Council.
42. (1) Two persons who have been authorised by the Treasurer shall be Signing of cheques
signatories to cheques drawn against bank accounts.
(2) The Treasurer shall advise the Council's bankers on who are the Council's
authorised signatories to cheques.
43. (1) The Treasurer may accept cheques in payment of licences, fees, rents, Acceptance of
levies, charges and other payments, due to the Council. cheques
(2) An officer shall before acceptance of a cheque identify the person presenting
the cheque and ensure that-
(a) the cheque is not post-dated or out of date;
(b) the amount in words and figures agree;
(c) alterations of any kind are signed by every signatory to the cheque; and
(d) the cheque is correctly signed and dated by the drawer.
44. Cheques received shall be made payable to the Council in name and crossed Security of cheques
"Account Payee Only". received
45. Collectors of revenue or other officers who receive Council money shall not Cashing of cheques
cash cheques from Council money held by them, or give change in respect of cheques from public money
drawn for an amount in excess of the sum owing to the Council.
46. (1) The Treasurer shall arrange for statements to be provided regularly by the Bank statements
bank and shall obtain bank statements made up to the close of business on the last day of
every month.
(2) All entries on the bank statements shall be checked with all entries in the cash
books and, at the end of each month, a return shall be prepared in the form prescribed
giving a reconciliation of the balance of the bank account with the balance shown in the
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47. (1) The Treasurer shall prepare the receipts and payments account and a cash Receipts and
flow statement every month. payments account and
cash flow statements
(2) The grant payable to a Council may be forfeited where the Council fails to
prepare the receips and payments account and a cash flow statement.
48. Paid and cancelled cheques shall be held for audit. Audit of cheques
49. All cheques drawn in payment for goods supplied or services rendered on Local Security of cheques in
Purchase Orders should be crossed "Account Payee Only" except in the case of a payee payment for goods
known to have no bank account. supplied on Local
Purchase Orders
PART VI
RECEIPT BOOKS AND FORMS
50. For the purposes of this Part the term "receipt form" includes all receipts, Definition of "receipt
licences, permits, certificates, discs or tokens used in the collection of revenue or other form"
moneys.
51. (1) A receipt form for which payments are received shall be issued on or with Issue of receipts
prescribed forms.
(2) For the purposes of this Part the term a "general receipt" shall be used in cases
where a special receipt form is not prescribed.
52. (1) All receipt forms must be checked as soon as they are received to ensure Checking of receipts
that they are complete and correctly numbered. received
(2) Any forms which are defective must be returned to the source of supply.
53. Every officer who holds receipt forms shall keep a register in which the receipt Register of receipt
and issue of all receipt forms shall be promptly entered. forms
54. Receipt forms shall be used in a consecutive order, or within the sequence of Consecutive issues
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55. (1) Complete unused books of obsolete receipts shall be destroyed at the office Destruction of
in which they are held. obsolete receipts
(2) The destruction of receipt books shall be carried out in the presence of the
Treasurer and an auditor, except receipts of Government revenue which shall be sent to
the Ministry of Finance.
(3) The Ministry of Finance shall check that the unused receipt books are complete
and are unused.
(4) Certificates of destruction, listing the serial numbers of all receipt forms
destroyed, shall be signed by both officers and the original of the certificate of destruction
shall be filed by the officer responsible for the custody of the forms.
56. There shall be recorded in the register surplus stocks of receipt books that have Recording of
been returned to the Ministry responsible for finance and obsolete forms that have been destruction of obsolete
destroyed. forms
57. The holder of unused receipt forms shall, at least once a month, record in the Monthly check of
register the date the receipts are checked and shall sign against the entry. unused receipt forms
58. (1) Where one officer hands over to another officer, both officers shall sign a Handing over
certificate for the receipt forms. certificates to record
receipt forms
(2) The officer taking over shall sign immediately below the last entry in the register.
59. A printed notice, bringing to the attention of the public the need for them to Notice to public about
obtain an official receipt for every payment made by them, shall be displayed in all offices official receipt
where revenue is received.
60. (1) Receipt forms must be completed either in ink or in indelible pencil. Completion of receipts
(2) Counterfoils shall contain exactly the same details as appear on the original
receipt form.
(3) Receipt forms shall be date-stamped at the time of issue and shall not be
altered in any way.
61. Where a wrong entry is made on receipt, the form must be cancelled in the Cancelled receipts
manner prescribed in regulation 62.
62. (1) Where a receipt is cancelled, the original and all the copies shall be Method of cancelling
cancelled and signed by the holder of the book. receipts
(2) The duplicate shall be included with other duplicate receipts which accompany
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63. Every receipt form and counterfoil shall be printed or stamped with the official Office of issue of
stamp and shall be signed by the issuing officer. receipts
64. (1) Officers who receive payments from collectors of revenue shall ensure that Consecutive receipts
the numbers on the receipt form run consecutively.
(2) Where there is no satisfactory explanation for any missing form, the matter shall
be reported without delay to the Treasurer.
65. No duplicate of a licence shall be issued unless approval is specifically provided Duplicate licences
in a written law or regulation.
66. (1) Any certified copy of a receipt form required shall be made on plain paper Certified copies of
and headed "certified copy". receipt forms
(2) No receipt form shall be used as a copy for an original receipt previously issued.
67. No counterfoils or copies of used receipt forms shall be destroyed until they Audit and destruction
have been examined by the Auditor appointed by the Minister. of receipt forms
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RECEIPT OF REVENUE
68. No officer shall use Council revenue for any private purpose whatsoever. Private use of revenue
prohibited
69. (1) A receipt shall be issued by the receiving officer whenever a sum of Council Receipt to be issued
money is received.
(2) No Council moneys shall be paid out to any person other than the Treasurer
except with the written authority of the Treasurer.
70. All revenue shall be brought to account under the appropriate sub-head of the Classification of
revenue estimates. revenue
71. Collectors of revenue shall keep cash book sheets daily. Cash collection sheets
72. The Treasurer shall ensure that collectors of revenue account for the amount of Bringing revenue to
moneys collected by them on a daily basis. account
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73. Where a collector of revenue has a surplus of cash, the cash shall be brought Cash surplus
to account and credited to "Miscellaneous Revenue".
74. An officer responsible for issuing receipts shall not open any mail or keep a Revenue collectors not
register of incoming remittances. to open mail
75. (1) The heads of departments shall furnish particulars of charges for work done, Providing information
goods supplied or services rendered on behalf of the Council. for collection of
revenue
(2) Any amount accruing shall be promptly recorded by the Treasurer as money
received by the Council.
76. The Treasurer and heads of department who collect revenue shall refer for Outstanding debts
appropriate action, all debts they are unable to recover to the controlling officer without
undue delay.
77. (1) Any irrecoverable debt may be written-off with the approval of the Council. Write-off by Council
(2) Where any debt has been written off the controlling officer shall submit such a
case to the Council giving the amount of the debts, the date on which it was due, the
action taken to collect it and the reasons why it was not possible to collect it.
(3) If the Council authorises that a debt be written-off, necessary accounting

adjustments shall be made.
PART VIII
CONTROLLING OF EXPENDITURE AND PAYMENTS
78. (1) No money shall be paid out unless a payment voucher is made. Payment vouchers
(2) The payment voucher shall be made in the form prescribed by the Council.
79. All vouchers must be complete and all details filled in, including coding Details on payment
allocations, dates, numbers, quantities, rates, distances and authorities. vouchers
80. Vouchers shall be legible, typewritten or made out in ink or indelible pencil. Preparation of
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81. (1) Each payment shall be approved by the Council. Authority for payments
(2) The Council may delegate the responsibility for approving payments to the
Finance Committee which shall report to the Council on all payments made, before the
next meeting of the Council.
(3) The Treasurer shall be authorised to make the payments set out below but shall
report any such payments to the Council or Finance Committee at its next meeting
according to the procedure laid down by the Council:
(a) payments of water or electricity bills (where supply is normally disconnected
if accounts are not settled promptly);
(b) payments to the Postmaster-General for postal services and telephone
accounts;
(c) payments to a carrier for goods delivered on cash;
(d) payments to traders where a discount is allowed for prompt payment;
(e) payments of salaries, wages, subsistence and travelling allowances;
(f) petty cash payments involving sums of K5,000 or less;
(g) any emergency payments which can subsequently be justified as such by
the Treasurer.
82. (1) The original payment voucher shall be signed by the controlling officer, Signing of vouchers
Treasurer or any officer authorised by the Treasurer.
(2) The name of the officer signing and his designation shall be printed below his
signature.
(3) Copies of payment vouchers shall be initialled by the signing officer or stamped
with his name stamp.
83. A list of officers authorised in writing to sign vouchers shall be kept by the Panel of signing
Treasurer and which may be amended from time to time. officers
84. The officer signing a voucher or document shall certify the accuracy and validity Responsibilities of
of the payment. He must therefore ensure that- officers signing
vouchers
(a) all deductions due to be made from salaries or wages have in fact been
made;
(b) the goods have been supplied or the services provided as certified by the
receiving officer;
(c) the prices charged are either according to contract or approved rates, or
are fair and reasonable according to current local rates;
(d) the payment is covered by proper authority and is a proper charge to
Council funds.
(e) the calculations are correct;
(f) the persons named as payees are those entitled to receive payments; and
(g) payment of the amount stated on the voucher shall not cause an excess
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85. An officer signing vouchers related to payments which are recoverable shall be Recoverable
responsible for ensuring that proper arrangements exist for the recoveries to be made. payments
86. (1) Vouchers relating to purchases shall be supported by the suppliers'invoices. Suppliers' invoices to
be attached
(2) Payment shall not be made on statements of account only.
(3) Requisitions for local supplies shall not be issued in arrears if goods have
already been supplied.
(4) The head of department or any other officer authorised shall certify the voucher
giving reasons for the failure to issue a requisition.
87. (1) Where an original invoice is lost, a duplicate shall be obtained from the Duplicate invoices
supplier together with a certificate of non-payment on the original invoice.
(2) A certificate that payment has not previously been made shall be recovered on
the voucher by the officer making the payment after he has satisfied himself that payment
on the account has not in fact been made.
88. (1) A duplicate requisition form shall not be issued if an original has been lost. Duplicate requisition
forms
(2) Payment shall be made against the supplier's copy invoice endorsed with the
serial number of the requisition form against which the supply of goods or services was
made.
(3) The certificate required by regulation 87 shall be recorded on the payment

voucher.
89. (1) Payment shall be made by cheque payable to those to whom payment is Methods of payment
due.
(2) Each cheque shall be crossed, except in the following circumstances:

(a) Where there is a standing imprest for the net total of vouchers of wages to
be paid in cash to employees, cheques shall be paid to the holder of the
post held by the officer responsible for drawing the cash and paying the
wages:
Provided that the name of the responsible officer shall be added in
brackets; and
(b) open cheques paid to the payee may be issued for personal imprests and,
on request, salaries, wages and other personal payments due to Council
employees.
90. (1) When an open cheque is issued, a receipt of acknowledgement of the Security of open
cheque shall be obtained from the payee before the cheque is handed over. cheques
(2) The cheque shall be sent by registered mail and the number of the registered
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91. (1) Where there is no loss of discount for prompt payment, accounts for the Availing of discount
same supplier may be grouped and paid at least once every month.
(2) An officer responsible for any discount lost, owing to the delay in the passing of
accounts for payment, shall refund the amount to the Council.
92. All signatories of cheques shall ensure, when signing- Responsibilities of

cheque signatories
(a) that original documents (invoices, salary sheets, claim forms, etc.) are
attached;
(b) that the original documents are all stamped "Paid" by means of a special
stamp and that the cheque number is correctly shown within the "Paid"
stamp;
(c) that the relevant coucher is fully and properly completed;
(d) that the cheques are correctly made out in every respect.
93. Payments shall be made to persons or firms to whom payment is due in the Delivery of cash or
following circumstances: cheques
(a) on the written authority of the person or firm to whom the payment is due or
on the production of a power of attorney or letter of administration;
(b) where the timely payment of wages to an employee is impracticable and
delay would cause hardship, a paying officer may make payment to an
authorised third party who shall give a receipt for the payment; and
(c) where payment is made to a duly appointed receiver, an official receiver, a
trustee in bankruptcy or to a third person under a court order.
94. A paying officer shall request from the person claiming and receiving money a Identification of
National Registration Card or other acceptable identity. payees
95. All payments shall be entered into the books of account on the day the Daily accounting for
payments are made. payments
96. (1) An officer signing warrants, requisitions and local purchase orders may Responsibility of
approve the expenditure of Council and shall be responsible for seeing that the authority officers signing
exists for the expenditure thus incurred. warrants, requisitions
or local purchase
orders
(2) Any excess expenditure incurred as a result of the failure to observe these
Regulations may be surcharged against the officer who signed the warrant, requisition or
local purchase order.
97. The Council shall approve payments not covered by normal regulations or Extraordinary
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98. (1) All payment vouchers with supporting documents, and any other forms Custody of original
which support a charge entered in the accounts, shall be carefully filed, secured against documents
loss, and be readily available for audit.
(2) Reference to restricted documents shall be made by officers authorised by the

Treasurer.
(3) No documents shall be removed from the files in which they are kept.
PART IX
PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND WAGES
99. Salaries and monthly wages shall be paid on the last working day of each Day of payment
month or any earlier date which the Council may determine.
100. (1) Salaries are payable monthly calculated at one twelfth of the annual rate. Calculation of salary
(2) Salaries for a part of any month shall be calculated in proportion to the number
of days in that particular month.
101. (1) Any contingency likely to affect an officer's salary such as death, Adjustment of salary
suspension or dismissal shall be notified immediately, by the head of department, to the or other moneys due
Treasurer. to death, etc.
(2) The Treasurer shall ensure that timely and correct adjustments are made to the
officer 's salary, pension or gratuity.
102. Any balance of salary or other moneys due to an officer who has been Salaries of convicted
convicted of misappropriation of Council funds, thefts of Council property or has been officers
dismissed, leaving sums owing to a Council including losses of cash or stores which are
under investigation, shall not be paid without the authority of the Council.
103. (1) A separate salary record card for each officer in service shall be kept by Method of payment
the Treasurer. and deductions for
officers
(2) An officer shall make arrangements regarding the method of payment, and
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104. (1) Payment of salary may be direct to the credit of an officer's account at any Method of payment
commercial bank or building society in Zambia, or by cheque.
(2) Payment of the net amount due, after statutory and permissible deductions have
been made, shall be made in one sum.
(3) There shall not be a part payment to the credit of a bank account with the
balance paid by cheque or otherwise.
105. (1) All authorised deductions shall be entered on the payment vouchers in the Gross salary and
appropriate column against the name of each employee concerned. deductions to be
charged
(2) The gross emoluments shall be charged against the relevant sub-head and
deductions be credited to the appropriate account.
106. (1) Where any employee does not draw his wages at the normal time of Unclaimed wages
payment, the wages due to him shall be held for a period of three days.
(2) Where the employee does not claim the wages after the period referred to in
sub-regulation (1), the cash shall be brought to account and general receipt shall be
issued, crediting the unpaid wages to the expenditure vote from which the wages were
drawn.
107. The Treasurer shall issue standing instructions in writing for security Security precautions
precautions to be taken in the handling of money for the payment of wages. with regard to payment
of wages
108. The Treasurer shall issue proper instructions to cover the internal check over Internal check over
preparations of wages sheets and the payment of wages and ensure that- payment of wages
(a) officers responsible for entries on the wages sheets, checking and paying,
shall sign for their particular responsibilities on the faces of the wage
sheets;
(b) each operation in connection with the preparation of wage sheets shall be
checked by an officer who carried out the original operation;
(c) payment shall take place in the presence of an officer who knows the
recipients and the paying officer shall, where possible, be an officer not
concerned with the preparation and checking of wage sheets.
109. Heads of department shall- Attendance records
(a) ensure that there is an adequate system of control over the employment of
labour;
(b) check the attendance of employees;
(c) check that overtime is recorded separately showing the hours authorised
and the hours actually worked; and
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PART X
IMPRESTS
110. There shall be the following types of imprests: Types of imprest
(a) standing imprest, which is normally issued to facilitate the payment of

wages and enable minor local purchases to be made when it is not possible
for payment to be made through an accounting unit; and
(b) special imprest, which is a temporary imprest, issued to provide officers
with funds to meet expenses when travelling on duty or for some other duly
authorised special purpose.
111. Special imprests shall not be issued for tours outside Zambia without the Special imprests
authority of the Secretary to the Cabinet. outside Zambia
112. (1) Holders of standing imprests may, on their own authority, issue a part of Sub-imprests
their imprest to a subordinate to be used as a sub-imprest for the purpose for which the
holder of the standing imprest would have used it.
(2) Sub-imprests shall be surrendered to the holder of the standing imprest and
retired when the holder of the standing imprest hands over to another officer.
113. The amount of a standing imprest shall be limited to the monthly requirements Amount of standing
in each case but the imprest may be limited to more than the monthly requirements. imprest
114. The amount of a special imprest issued to meet expenses while travelling on Amount of special
duty shall be limited to the amount an officer is eligible to claim for the period he is absent imprest
from his station.
115. (1) No officer shall be issued with another special imprest when there is a Special imprests
special imprest outstanding in his name. limitation
(2) Any officer who authorises an imprest before the first one is retired is liable to
be surcharged the whole amount of both imprests.
116. An imprest shall be used only for the purpose for which it is issued and shall Restriction in use of
not be used for personal expenditure or for making advances of salary or wages. imprests

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117. (1) A record of issued and retired imprests shall be kept in a register of Register of imprests
imprests.
(2) All instructions contained in the provisions of regulations 110, 115, 116, 119 and
120 shall be printed on the front of the register and shall be complied with by all officers
authorised to issue imprests.
(3) The register shall contain columns showing the officer's full name, amount of
imprest, date issued, date retired, how the imprest was recovered, the purpose for which
the imprest was issued, the signature and date on which the imprest was checked.
(4) The last column shall be signed and dated by a senior officer other than the
officer who maintains the register, stating that he is satisfied that the imprest was issued
for duly authorised purposes only and that it is being retired in accordance with the
provisions of these Regulations and that is not overdue.
(5) Separate registers may be maintained for special and standing imprests.
118. (1) Holders of standing imprests shall record all payments and reimbursement Cash book for
in a cash book each time a reimbursement is requested. imprests
(2) The total expenditure of the last reimbursement and balance of cash on hand
shall be recorded.
(3) The amount of the total expenditure and the balance of cash in hand shall equal
the total of the original imprest issued.
(4) Revenue receipts shall not be recorded in the cash book.
119. (1) A special imprest shall be retired immediately the purpose for which they Retirement of special
are issued has been fulfilled. imprests
(2) Where the imprest is not cleared within forty-eight hours of the holder 's return,
the issuing officer shall, in writing, instruct the officer-in-charge of the salaries section to
deduct the amount outstanding from the salary of that holder, in the following month.
120. (1) Any outstanding imprest shall be retired at the end of the financial year, Retirement of standing
unless authority for its retention for the following financial year has been obtained. imprests
(2) The imprest holder shall produce proof of his imprest as at the close of business
of the last working day of the financial year.
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121. The following procedures shall be followed each time an accounting officer Handing-over
hands over to another accounting officer: procedure
(a) any cash books and stamp registers for which the handing over officer is
responsible shall be ruled off and balanced with cash and stamps on hand,
and the balance of the cash book or stamp register shall be entered, dated
and signed by both officers;
(b) all cash should be banked by the handing over officer before the hand-over
if possible;
(c) the two officers concerned shall check that the balance of unused receipt
books recorded in the receipt book register is on hand and both officers
shall sign and date the register to this effect;
(d) both officers shall make a note of all unused receipts on issue to collectors
of revenue which are not available for examination at the time of handing
and taking-over;
(e) both officers shall rule off stores records and shall check that these agree
with the physical stocks on hand and shall date and sign individual stock
sheets; and
(f) the officer handing over shall ensure that the expenditure and commitment
records in his control are up to date and these records shall be dated and
signed by both officers.
122. The key to each safe shall be handed to the officer taking over as soon as the Safe keys
contents have been verified.
123. Any discrepancies revealed in the course of handing over shall be Discrepancies on
acknowledged in writing by the officer handing over and the officer taking over shall make handing over
a report to his head of department.
124. (1) On completion of the hand-over, a certificate shall be signed to the effect Handing-over
that the requirements of this part have been fulfilled. certificate
(2) One copy of the certificate shall be kept by the officer taking over, the others
shall be retained by the officer who has handed over.
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LOSSES OF COUNCIL MONEY AND STORES

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125. For the purpose of this Part, losses of Council money shall be deemed to have Definition of "losses"
occurred where an officer, through wilful default or gross neglect of duty-
(a) fails to collect any money, whether revenue or other payment, due to the
Council;
(b) makes, causes or permits unauthorised, or incorrect payments of Council
money through fraud, forgery, misappropriation, or causes its loss through
burglary or theft if he is responsible for that money by virtue of his office;
(c) causes, or permits damage to or destruction or loss of any Council building,
equipment, vehicles, stores, fittings or furniture;
(d) causes, or permits personal injury or damage to property in circumstances
which render a Council liable to third parties in respect of such injury or
damage.
126. Where a loss is discovered, the officer in charge of the office in which the loss Report of losses
occurred shall immediately-
(a) advise his immediate supervising officer, by the quickest means, of the
nature, extent and date of the loss and the immediate supervising officer
shall confirm this in writing;
(b) institute investigation on the spot; and
(c) report the loss to the local police.
127. (1) Except in the case of cash loss or shortage which is immediately made Investigation of losses
good by the officer responsible for the loss or shortage, the supervising officer shall carry
out investigations.
(2) The supervising officer shall at the conclusion of the investigations, report the
loss to the Treasurer, attaching a police report where necessary.
(3) The report shall be made even if police investigations or proceedings are not
complete and where necessary the Treasurer shall report the matter to the insurer.
128. (1) Where the loss amounts to two thousand kwacha or less, the Treasurer, Write-off by Treasurer
in consultation with the controlling officer, may authorise any loss in the supervisor's
report, to stand as a charge against the Council's funds if he considers that there is no
case for a charge of wilful default or gross neglect of duty against the officer responsible
for the loss.
(2) The case file shall be retained by the Treasurer for inspection by the Auditor.
129. If the loss amounts to over two thousand kwacha or if the Treasurer, after Report by the
consultation with the controlling officer, considers that the loss was due to the wilful default Treasurer
or gross neglect of duty of any officer, he shall submit his recommendations to the Council
whether, in his opinion, the amount of the loss should be recovered from the officer or
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130. The Council may, if it is considered that there is no wilful default or gross Write-off by Council
neglect of duty by an officer, authorise the loss or part thereof, to be charged to the
Council funds.
131. Where the Council decides that the loss was due to wilful or gross neglect of Assessment of claim
duty, the amount of loss which is attributed to the default or negligence of any officer shall against defaulting
be assessed and recovered from the officer concerned. officer
132. (1) The Council shall take every possible action to ensure that the loss is Action for recovery
made good by the officer held responsible for it.
(2) The fact that a person has been convicted on a criminal charge arising from the
loss shall not mean that he may not also be made to face a civil action for the recovery of
the loss.
PART XIII
PURCHASES, TENDERS AND CONTRACTS
133. The procurement of supplies, works or services required by the Council shall Regulations governing
be governed by the Standing Orders. all purchases
134. Payment for contractors for the execution of works shall be authorised only on Payment for execution
a certificate signed by the head of department concerned which certificate shall show the of works
total amount of the contract, value of the work executed, date, retention money, amount
paid to date and the amount being certified.
135. The final certificate on a contract shall not be issued by the head of Final certificate on
department concerned until he has produced a detailed statement of account together contract
with such vouchers or documents as the Treasurer may require and approve as the
amount certified.
136. Claims received from contractors in respect of matters clearly not within the Unusual claim of
terms of the appropriate contract shall be referred to the controlling officer for contractor
consideration of the Council's legal liability and to the Treasurer for financial consideration,
before any settlement is reached.
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137. (1) All borrowings shall be effected in the name of the Council. Borrowings
(2) The borrowing or re-borrowing of moneys authorised by the Council and all
other matters in connection with the raising or repayment of loans shall be subject to the
supervision and control of the Treasurer who shall periodically report to the Council.
138. The Council's moneys which are not required for immediate use may be Form of investments
invested in-
(a) stocks, securities or debentures issued by or on behalf of the Government
of the Republic of Zambia or in stocks, securities or debentures guaranteed
by the Government;
(b) deposits with the Zambia National Building Society;
(c) the Post Office Savings Bank;
(d) savings accounts or fixed deposit accounts with the Zambia National
Commercial Bank;
(e) the stocks, bonds or debentures of any public body in Zambia.
139. All investments shall be in the name of the Council and shall be authorised by Investment
a resolution of the Council.
140. (1) The Treasurer shall keep a register of investments. Register of

investments
(2) The register shall be maintained for the proper control over the Council's
investments and the interest received in respect of those investments.
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STOCKS AND STORES
141. Each head of department shall be responsible for the care and custody of the Custody of stocks and
stocks and stores in his department and shall arrange for periodic stock-taking at least stores
twice per annum or at such other intervals as the Treasurer may stipulate.
142. (1) Stocks shall not be in excess of normal requirements except with the Stock limit
approval of the committee concerned.
(2) A periodic review of turnover and stock levels of all items shall be undertaken to
dispose of excessive or obsolete stocks.
143. Heads of department shall supply information to the Treasurer relating to Providing information
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144. Any surplus or shortage revealed at any stock-taking shall be reported to the Stocktaking
appropriate committee for authority to make necessary adjustments.
145. A Treasurer shall keep proper records of receipts and issue of stocks and Record of stocks and
stores. stores
PART XVI
SECURITY AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
146. Every head of department shall be responsible for maintaining proper security Physical verification
at all times for buildings, stocks, stores, furniture, equipment, cash and any other asset
under him.
147. Safes must be securely locked and the keys to safes and similar receptacles Care of safes and
shall be carried by authorised key holders at all times and the loss of such keys shall be keys
reported to the Treasurer immediately.
148. If several officers use the same safe, each officer shall use separate lockable Custody of cash boxes
cash boxes when depositing money in it.
149. Surplus materials, stores or equipment shall be disposed of by competitive Disposal of surplus
tender or public auction unless the committee concerned decides otherwise in a particular material
case.
PART XVII
INVENTORIES
150. An inventory shall be maintained by all departments in which shall be recorded Inventories
an adequate description of furniture, fittings and equipment, plant and machinery.
151. Every head of department shall be responsible for arranging an annual Physical check
physical check of all items on the inventory and for the taking of any action in relation to
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152. (1) The Council's property shall not be removed except in accordance with the Council property to be
ordinary course of Council business or for the use of the Council. used for Council
purposes
(2) Where specific directions are issued by the head of department concerned,
property may be removed for some other purpose.
153. The Controlling Officer shall have custody of all contracts under seal, leases, Legal documents
deeds, agreements and similar legal documents.
PART XVIII
INSURANCE
154. The Treasurer shall take out insurance cover against losses, damages, risks Insurance covers
and liabilities which the Council may incur and shall regularly review such cover in
consultation with head of department.
155. The Treasurer shall notify the heads of departments of any change in Changes in policies
insurance policies.
156. The District Councils' (Financial) Regulations, 1984, are hereby repealed. Repeal of S.I. No. 38
of 1984
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(Regulation 40)
CERTIFICATE OF INDEMNITY
In consideration of the issue to me of a replacement Cheque No. ........................................................................................

................................................................................ for the sum of K .................................... in payment of .............................
............................................................................which I have lost (or which has been stolen), I hereby indemnify the Council
against any loss whatsoever in connection therewith and I agree to refund the sum of
K ................................................... in the event of the original Cheque No. ..............................................................................
being negotiated.
Signed ......................................................................................
Name in Block Capitals ............................................................
Date ..........................................................................................
Address ....................................................................................
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SECTION 102-THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATION (FIRE SERVICES) REGULATIONS Statutory Instrument

121 of 1991
Regulations by the Minister Act 13 of 1994

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GENERAL
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Administration (Fire Services) Title
Regulations.*
(3)* These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation
and General Provisions Act Cap. 2.

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"area" means the area under the jurisdiction of a fire authority;
"designated premises" means premises referred to in sub-regulation (2) of
regulation 4;
"equipment" includes engines, vehicles, appliances, apparatus, uniforms and
badges of rank;
"explosive" means a substance liable to explode spontaneously or by proximity to
an ignition source;
"fire authority" means a District Council declared as such under regulation 3;
"fire certificate" means a certificate issued under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 6;
"fire-fighting purposes" includes the extinction of fires, protection of life or property
from fire;
"fire inspector" means an officer appointed under sub-regulation (1) of regulation 6;
"inflammable material" means a gaseous, liquid, or solid material having a flash
point, below 23 degrees celsius;
"means of escape" means any structure or physical means attached to or forming
an integral part of a building through which persons can escape from fire by
unaided effort to a place of safety;
"plant" means an erection or assembly of any mechanical contrivance used for the
manufacture, adaption or alteration of any commercial or industrial
substances or process;
"premises" includes a building, part of a building or plant;
"public place" shall have the meaning assigned to it by section two of the Roads
and Road Traffic Act.
* These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and
3. (1) Every district council is hereby declared to be a fire authority for its respective Declaration of fire
area for fire-fighting purposes. authorities
(2) Every fire authority shall establish and maintain a fire brigade in the area:
Provided that any organisation or institution operating in the area may, with the
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4. (1) No person shall occupy or use any designated premises in respect of which No occupation of
there is no fire certificate. designated premises
without fire certificate
(2) Premises used for the following purposes are designated premises:
(a) provision of medical treatment or care;
(b) provision of sleeping accommodation;
(c) entertainment, recreation or for club, society or association activities;
(d) teaching, training, instruction or research;
(e) access to the premises by members of the public whether on payment of a
fee or otherwise; and
(f) premises used as office premises or shop premises where more than ten
persons are employed to work either within or outside the buildings or plant.
(3) A fire authority may permit the occupation or use of any premises pending the
completion or alterations or improvements required for the issue of a certificate where it is
necessary to do so.
(4) The provisions of this regulation shall not apply to any private premises used
solely as a residence in the occupation of a single family.
5. (1) An application for a fire certificate in respect of any designated premises shall Application for fire
be made by the occupier or intended occupier to the fire authority in the form prescribed in certificate
Part I of the Schedule.
(2) On receipt of the application for a fire certificate, the fire authority shall require
the applicant-
(a) to furnish the authority with the appropriate plans of the premises;
(b) where the premises consists of part of a building, plant or part of the
premises, to furnish the authority with the appropriate plans of other parts of
the building, plant or premises.
(3) The authority may specify the time within which the applicant may furnish the
authority with the plans referred to in sub-regulation (2) and failure to furnish the authority
with the plans shall render the application void.

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6. (1) When the applicant furnishes the authority with all such plans as are required Inspection of premises
for the purposes of a fire certificate, the fire authority shall appoint an inspector to carry before issue of fire
out an inspection of the premises to which the plans relate, and shall satisfy itself that- certificate
(a) the means of escape in case of fire with which the premises are provided
are suitable;
(b) the existing means of escape in case of fire can be safely and effectively
used at all material times;
(c) adequate means for fire fighting on the premises have been provided by the
occupier; and
(d) the means provided for giving to the persons in the premises warning in
case of fire are such as may reasonably be required in the circumstances of
the case.
(2) Where the fire authority is satisfied with the results of an inspection referred to
in sub-regulation (1) it shall issue a fire certificate in respect of the premises in the form
set out in Part II of the Schedule.
(3) A fire certificate may be issued subject to such conditions as the authority
deems fit.
(4) Where the authority is not satisfied with the result of the inspection carried out
pursuant to sub-regulation (1) it shall refuse to issue a fire certificate for the premises,
pending-
(a) the making of any alterations to any part of the premises; or
(b) the provision of the premises with appropriate and adequate fire equipment.
7. Where the conditions under which a fire certificate was issued have changed Lapse of certificate on
materially or where the occupier of a building has made alterations to the building in change of conditions
contravention of these Regulations the fire certificate issued in respect thereof shall lapse:
Provided that the fire authority may issue a fire certificate to the occupier if it deems
it fit in the circumstances.
8. (1) A fire authority may cause to be inspected any designated premises- Inspection of
designated premises
(a) to ascertain whether there is a fire certificate in force in respect of those
premises; and
(b) where there is a fire certificate in force, to ascertain whether the use of the
premises conform to the certificate:
Provided that where a building or part of a building is used as a dwelling building no

inspection shall be carried out unless the occupier has been given a notice of not less
than twenty-four hours.
(2) Any person having responsibility for any premises as a leaseholder, occupier or
an employee in respect of those premises, shall give such assistance to the inspector as
is within his responsibility, so as to enable the inspector to discharge his duties in respect
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FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
9. (1) There shall be provided and maintained in respect of every designated Fire-fighting
building appropriate fire-fighting equipment adequate for the protection of the building in equipment
respect of which it is provided, and-
(a) such equipment shall be placed in such a way that it shall be available for
use; and
(b) such provision shall be made by the occupier to the satisfaction of the fire
authority.
(2) The fire-fighting equipment required to be provided by the occupier under

sub-regulation (1) shall include one or more of the following:
(a) hydrants, hose, hose reels and rising mains;
(b) portable fire-fighting equipment;
(c) automatic fixed fire-fighting installations to deliver water, gas, foam or dry
powder;
(3) All fire-fighting equipment provided under this regulation shall be of a make
approved by the fire authority and the leaseholder or occupier of the building concerned
shall be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of such equipment to the
satisfaction of the fire authority.
10. (1) The fire authority may require that any designated premises shall be Fire alarm
provided with effective means, capable of being operated without exposing any person to
undue risk, of giving warning in case of fire.
(2) The fire authority may, by order in writing, require all means of giving warning in
case of fire with which any designated premises are provided in pursuance of
sub-regulation (1) to be tested or examined at such place as may be specified in the
order.
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11. In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation
"exit" means a route by way of a room, doorway, corridor, staircase or other means
of passage not being a lift, escalator or doorway containing a revolving door
and by means of which a person may reach a place of safety, and in
relating to-
(a) any point on a storey of a building means a route from that point;
(b) any room means a route from a doorway of the room;
(c) any storey of a building, means a route from a point of exit from the
storey;
(d) any flat, means a route from an entrance to the flat;
"place of safety" means-
(a) an open space in the open air at ground level; or
(b) an enclosed space at ground level which has a means of access to
such an enclosed space by means of an exit or exits having a width
or aggregate width of the exits leading from the building to the
unenclosed space.
12. (1) Every building shall be provided with adequate and safe means of escape in Provision of means of
case of fire or accident in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. escape
(2) Emergency means of escape shall be provided in the case of-

(a) new building of two storeys if the fire authority so requires;
or
(b) new buildings of over two storeys in which case the means of escape shall
be sufficient in number in order to ensure that no part of the building is
more than twenty-five metres from such means of escape.
(3) All emergency means of escape in case of fire or accident provided under the
provisions of sub-regulation (2) shall be properly spaced from each other and shall each
lead to a place of safety.
(4) The fire authority may modify or waive any or all of the requirements for an
emergency means of escape in case of fire or accident in respect of domestic building if-
(a) the staircase, walls and floors of the building are wholly non-combustible;
(b) the main staircase is separated from the building by smoke stop door;
(c) the main stair wall has at least one external wall with sufficient unglazed
openings for disposal of smoke and fumes; and
(d) every separate dwelling or suite of offices is provided with adequate and
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13. (1) Where in the opinion of a fire authority the means of escape in the case of Means of escape in
any building existing immediately before the commencement of these Regulations is existing building
considered inadequate or is in such a state or condition as to require repairs or
replacement, the fire authority may, by written notice, require the leaseholder or occupier
of such building to improve, repair, or replace the existing means of escape in case of fire
or accident, and such owner shall comply with the notice within such time as may be
stipulated in the notice.
(2) In the event of a failure on the part of a person on whom a written notice has
been served in terms of sub-regulation (1), the fire authority may execute the
improvements, repairs or replacements of such means of escape and shall be entitled to
recover the cost from such person as a civil debt.
14. (1) All means of escape in case of fire or accident, including emergency means Maintenance of means
of escape and any arrangements provided in connection with the means of escape under of escape
regulation 12, shall be kept and maintained in good condition and repair by the
leaseholder or occupier of the building, and no person shall do or permit or suffer to be
done any thing to impair the efficiency of any such means of escape including the
emergency means of escape or any arrangements connected with it.
(2) In relation to any building or part of a building, the fire authority may dispense
with any requirement of this Part as respects any arrangements for lessening danger from
fire or any means of escape in case of fire or any arrangements in connection therewith in
the event of any circumstances in or affecting that building or part of a building or the use
of which that building is part rendering unnecessary the keeping and maintenance of such
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15. (1) Where in pursuance of sub-regulation (2) of regulation 12, staircases are Emergency staircases
provided as emergency means of escape in case of fire, such staircases shall-
(a) be constructed and situated in a building to the satisfaction of the fire
authority;
(b) be constructed of steel, wrought iron or other suitable fire-resisting material
throughout;
(c) be at least one metre in width;
(d) extend from the lowest storey to the highest storey or flat roof of the
building;
(e) be provided at all times with direct and unobstructed access to a place of
safety;
(f) be provided throughout their length with strong handrails at least three
quarters of a metre in height measured at the nosing of steps and treads
and one metre in height measured at landings;
(g) be provided with landings or balconies at least two metres by one metre in
dimension at each floor level;
(h) be provided with means of direct access to each floor by a door which shall
be so constructed as to open outwards in such a way that it shall not cause
obstruction to the staircase and shall be fitted with panic bolts which may be
fitted with a key to open from outside, but in no case shall a key to open
from inside;
(k) be maintained in a satisfactory condition at a time;
(j) be protected against heat and smoke by the provision of fire resisting and
smoke stop doors and windows on all openings within two metres of such
staircase.
(2) All exits from a building to an emergency staircase shall, where required by a
fire authority be provided with notices indicating the position of such exits.
(3) In case of a public building there shall be exhibited immediately above the inside
of every emergency exit door a painted and lighted notice displaying the words "EXIT" or
"WAYOUT" and such notice be kept uncovered and unconcealed by any obstruction
whatsoever during the time when the public building is open to the public or when in use.

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16. (1) Every building of five or more storeys shall be provided with a lift and no lift Provision of lifts
shall be provided in any building except in accordance with the provisions of these
regulations.
(2) The lift cage shall-

(a) be equipped with means of proper ventilation, but otherwise it shall be a
fully enclosed structure;
(b) be equipped with means of artificial lighting, available both in normal
operation and on the failure of the main power supply to the lift;
(c) have displayed conspicuously therein a notice stating the maximum working
load and the maximum number of passengers who can safely be permitted
to be carried in the cage;
(d) be fitted with self-closing doors and where required by a fire authority
suitable smoke-stop doors shall be provided;
and
(e) be fitted with a suitable device for making an alarm signal capable of being
heard outside the lift shaft.
(3) Each landing door shall be self-closing and shall be constructed in such a way
that it will open by sliding or by sliding and folding.
(4) Each lift shall be constructed in a way that shall ensure that there is no greater
gap than twenty-five millimetres between the cage and the lift shaft on the landing door
side of the lift.
(5) In every building of three or more storeys where a lift is provided, the lift shall be
protected by doors and shutters having a fire resistance of not less than half an hour.
(6) Each lift shall be fitted with such control devices as may be necessary to
prevent-
(a) the movement of the lift cage in the shaft unless all the landing doors by
which access to that lift shaft is obtained and the doors of the lift cage are
closed; and
(b) the opening of a cage or landing door unless the lift cage is at rest opposite
to a landing:
Provided that nothing in this sub-regulation shall be so construed as to prevent the

incorporation of safety devices which will subject to suitable safeguards, permit the
opening of a lift door or landing door in an emergency.
(7) All lifts shall be provided with manual winding gear and a means of obtaining
access to the lift shaft from any floor in the event of an emergency, and the keys to the
winding room and the lift doors shall be kept in a readily accessible place.
(8) This regulation shall not be deemed to prohibit the construction of lifts with open
metal grillage, suitably protected, situated in the well of the staircase, provided the lift shaft
is surrounded by a wall as required in the foregoing sub-regulations.
(9) A fire authority may use its fire brigade or equipment for any purpose other than
fire-fighting purposes, on such terms as appear proper in the circumstances.
17. Every staircase, ramp or escalator shall be provided with adequate natural or Lighting of staircases
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MISCELLANEOUS
18. A fire authority may enter into any scheme for mutual assistance with any other Mutual assistance
fire authority or organisation which maintain a fire brigade. schemes
19. No person shall disclose to an unauthorised person any information obtained by No disclosure of
him from any premises in the course of discharging his duties. information to
unauthorised person
20. Any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any decision of a fire authority Appeals from
may appeal to the Minister. decisions of a fire
authority
21. (1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these Regulations Offences and
shall be guilty of an offence and liable, upon conviction- penalties
(a) in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding two hundred and forty
penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month; and
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence to a fine not exceeding three
hundred and twenty penalty units or to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding two months, or to both.
(2) In addition to or in substitution for the penalty prescribed in sub-regulation (1),

the court may order that any expenses incurred by the fire authority in consequence of
such contravention be paid by the convicted person.
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APPLICATION FOR FIRE CERTIFICATE

1. Full name of applicant............................................................................................................................................................
Postal Address......................................................................................................................................................................
2. Premises in respect of which a fire certificate is required:
Stand No................................................................................................................................................................................
Name of Street......................................................................................................................................................................
District....................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Name of leaseholder..............................................................................................................................................................
4. Use of premises....................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
5. (a) If premises consists of a single building state the number of floors in the building
........................................................................................................................................................................................
(b) If the premises consist of a number of buildings state:
(i) ....................................................................................................................................................................................
(ii) ....................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Maximum number of persons likely to be on the premises at any one time:
(a) Staff................................................................................................................................................................................
(b) Other persons..................................................................................................................................................................
7. Approximate date of completion of construction of premises................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Explosives and inflammable materials kept on the premises:
(a) Explosives
(i) type............................................................................................................................................................................
(ii) quantity......................................................................................................................................................................
(b) Inflammable materials
(i) type............................................................................................................................................................................
(ii) quantity......................................................................................................................................................................
9. Fire Inspector's report (in detail)............................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................................................
10. (a) Premises inspected by....................................................................................................................................................
(b) Name of Fire Authority....................................................................................................................................................
Date.............................................................................................................................................. Serial No. ....................
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I certify that the premises described herein are suitable for occupation:
Description of premises...............................................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Stand No. ....................................................................................................................................................................................
Name of Street............................................................................................................................................................................
District..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Name of leaseholder....................................................................................................................................................................
Postal address............................................................................................................................................................................
Signature......................................................................................................................................................................................
Designation..................................................................................................................................................................................
Fire Authority................................................................................................................................................................................
Date............................................................................................................................................................................................
Conditions, if any, should be attached to this certificate.
SECTION 107-THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (FIRE INSPECTORS) ORDER Statutory Instrument

84 of 1993
1. This Order may be cited as the Local Government (Fire Inspectors) Order. Title
2. (1) The persons listed in the Schedule hereto are hereby appointed Fire Appointment of Fire
Inspectors for each Council established under the Act. Inspectors
(2) The Fire Inspectors appointed under paragraph (1) shall have power at any
reasonable time, to enter any public premises in their respective Council areas for the
purpose of carrying out fire prevention inspections.
SCHEDULE
(Paragraph 2)
Lusaka Province
Lusaka City Council Mr Peter Mongela
Mr Stephen Njovu
Mr Davison Ndawa
Mr Hazi J. Tembo
Mr Phillip K. Jere
Mr Sianga J. Mubita
Kafue District Council Mr Gabriel Mutambo
Mr Boswell Chizinguka
Mr Beenwell Simwinga
Central Province
Kabwe Municipal Council Mr Danny Banda
Mr Peter Chipwanya
Mr Clement Zulu
Mr Goodson Ngoma
Kapiri Mposhi District Council Mr Robby Chungwa
Copperbelt Province
Ndola City Council Mr Phillip Syakutela
Mr Robert Samukoko
Mr Vernatius Chanda
Mr Wilson Daka
Kitwe City Council Mr Peter Sakala
Mr Joseph Mwape
Mr Gibson Makalu
Mr Stanley Sichivula
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Mufulira Municipal Council Mr Donald Kateule
Mr Dickson Banda
Mr Safelino Kabwe
Luanshya Municipal Council
Mr Baldwin K. Mukeya
Mr B. Maabwe
Mr Abby C. Banda
Mr Rodgers Kakunta
Southern Province
Livingstone Municipal Council Mr Renny Shindelele
Mr Benard Cheelo
Mr Joseph Lifumbo
Mr Ignatius Simaata
Mr Misheck Ngoma
Mr Michael Kalamba
Choma District Council Mr Bryson Hakayobe
Monze District Council Mr George Chikale
Mazabuka District Council Mr Funny Kasunda
Mr Albert Kampengele
Eastern Province
Chipata Municipal Council Mr Mutale S. Kaziya
SECTION 94-THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATION (PROVINCIAL SERVICE BOARD'S MEMBERS' Statutory Instrument
ALLOWANCES) REGULATIONS 122 of 1991
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Local Administration (Provincial Service Title
Board's Members'Allowances) Regulations.*(4)
2. The members of a Provincial Service Board shall be paid the allowances set out Allowances for Board
in the Schedule to these Regulations. Members
SCHEDULE
(Regulation 2)
Nature of Allowance: Rate

1. Sitting Allowance where member resides-
(i) within 15 km from Headquarters of the Province .. .. .. .. K400.00
(ii) beyond 1 km but within 30 km from the Provincial Headquarters .. .. K450.00
(iii) beyond 30 km from the Provincial Headquarters .. .. .. .. K550.00
2. Daily subsistence allowance for expenses incurred while on duty in Zambia .. .. K1,050.00

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SECTIONS 56 AND 59-THE KITWE DISTRICT COUNCIL (PUBLIC LIBRARY) BY-LAWS Statutory Instrument
58 of 1983
By-laws made by the Council and confirmed by the Prime Minister Act 13 of 1994
PART I
PRELIMINARY
1. These By-laws may be cited as the Kitwe District Council (Public Library) Title
By-laws.
2. In these By-laws, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation
"book" means a book, chart, deed, engraving, etching, gramophone record,

magazine, map, music score, newspaper, pamphlet, periodical,
photograph, picture, print and every other article of a like nature forming
part of the contents of the Library;
"Council" means the Kitwe District Council;
"lending department" means the department of the Library from which books may
be borrowed for reading outside the Library;
"Librarian" means the Librarian appointed by the Council;
"Library" means the collection of books under the control of the Librarian made
available by the Council for the use of the public;
"resident" means any person who is either living in, or employed in, the area under
the jurisdiction of the Council;
"ticket" means a card pocket issued in respect of each ticket holder and includes a
special ticket.
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USE OF LIBRARY BUILDINGS
3. The Library shall be open to the public during such days and hours as shall be Hours of opening and
prescribed by the Council. closing
4. Admission to the lending department of the Library shall be restricted to ticket Admission to lending
holders but their representatives may be admitted at the discretion of the Librarian. department
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5. No person shall enter the Library building with any basket, case, shopping bag Carrier. etc., to be
and other similar carrier. surrendered
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MEMBERSHIP OF LENDING DEPARTMENT
6. Membership of the lending department of the Library shall be open to any Qualification for
resident who has reached the age of sixteen years. membership
7. On becoming a member of the lending department a person shall be entitled to Issue of tickets
receive a maximum of four ordinary tickets from the Librarian.
8. Any person who does not qualify for membership of the lending department Persons not coming
under by-law 6 may borrow books on payment of a deposit at the rate of two kwacha per within specified
book. categories
9. The Librarian shall issue the borrower with a special ticket on receipt of the two Special tickets
kwacha deposit.
10. Additional special tickets up to a maximum of three may be obtained from the Additional special
Librarian on further payment of a deposit of one kwacha for each special ticket. tickets
11. Aticket shall remain valid, unless previously cancelled, for a period of two years Validity of ticket
from the date of issue.
12. For the purposes of by-laws 6 and 8, the spouse of a ticket holder shall be Provisions as to
deemed to have the same qualification as the ticket holder whenever such qualification is spouses
more favourable.
13. A lost ticket may be replaced by the Librarian upon payment of the sum of Replacement of lost
twenty-five ngwee or one kwacha in respect of an ordinary or special ticket respectively. tickets
14. A ticket holder shall be liable for any loss or damage under these By-laws Liability of ticket
arising from the use of a ticket issued to such ticket holder by any person other than the holders
ticket holder or his representative.
15. Ticket holders shall immediately notify the Librarian of any change of residential Notification of change
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USE OF LENDING DEPARTMENT
16. Borrowers shall leave with the Librarian a ticket in respect of each book Tickets to be left with
borrowed. Librarian
17. The Librarian shall not be responsible for the safe keeping of tickets other than Responsibility of
those left in accordance with by-law 16. Librarian
18. Borrowers shall return books borrowed within fifteen days of the date of issue: Limited period of
borrowing
Provided that the loan of any book which is not required by another borrower may be
renewed for a further period of fifteen days upon request to the Librarian.
19. Borrowers shall not retain any book issued after receiving a written demand Written demand for
from the Librarian to return such book. Such written demand may either be delivered by return of books
hand or by post to the last registered postal address of the borrower.
20. Borrowers shall pay a fine of one penalty unit per day or portion of a day for Fines when books
each day a book is kept by the borrower beyond the date on which it should have been overdue
returned. Such fine shall be paid irrespective of whether the borrower was using all his
tickets at the time the book was overdue.
21. Should any book be lost, the borrower to whom it was issued shall pay to the Replacement of lost
Librarian, in addition to any fines or other charges which may be due in respect of such books
book, the value of the lost book or alternatively he shall replace it with another copy of
equal value. If a person who has replaced a lost book subsequently recovers the book
deemed to have been lost, he shall be entitled to retain the book so recovered.
22. Any book not returned to the Library within a period of two months from the date When books deemed
of issue shall be deemed to be lost unless the loan of it has been renewed from time to to be lost
time to cover the period during which it has been in the possession of the person to whom
it was issued.
23. Should any book be found when returned to the Library to be damaged, the Replacement of
borrower to whom it was issued shall replace such book with another copy of equal value damaged books
or pay to the Librarian the value of such book unless the borrower can prove that the book
was so damaged when issued to him. In the event of any person replacing a damaged
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24. If an infectious disease occurs in any house containing books borrowed from Provisions in case of
the Library, the borrower shall hand over such books to the Council's Medical Officer of infectious disease
Health or any Health Inspector acting on his behalf. Until such infected house is declared
free of disease by the Council's Medical Officer of Health, no books shall be issued from
the Library to any person or persons residing therein.
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USE OF REFERENCE AND READING ROOMS
25. Persons may consult and read books in the reference room or reading room of Reference and reading
the Library and may extract information from any book used: rooms
Provided that no person shall bring ink bottles or ink pots for use in such room.
26. Any book except works of prose fiction in any other department of the Library if Books available for
not in use may be had on application to the Librarian for consultation in the reference reference
room or reading room.
27. Books shall not be borrowed from the reference department: Books may not be
borrowed except as
provided
Provided that where it is not possible for a person to use a book in the reference
room during normal opening hours of the Library, he may apply to the Librarian to borrow
a book from the reference department from the time the Library closes until it reopens on
the following day.
28. Tickets shall be left with the Librarian for each book borrowed from the Requirements as to
reference department: tickets and deposits
Provided that the Librarian may demand the payment of a deposit not exceeding ten
kwacha for any reference book so borrowed.
PART VI
LIABILITY OF BORROWERS
29. Any borrower to whom a book has been issued shall be liable for any loss, fine Liability of borrowers
or other charge incurred in respect of the issue of such book to him, notwithstanding the
fact that such loss, fine or other charge was not due to his own default or neglect, and no
person who has lost or damaged any book or who has incurred any fine or other charge
shall be permitted to borrow any further books until such lost or damaged books shall
have been replaced or the amount of the damage caused thereto or the fine or other
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PART VII
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
30. No person shall be in possession of or remove from any part of the Library any Unauthorised removal
book which has not been issued to him in accordance with these By-laws. of books generally
31. A person shall not take any book from the reference or reading room of the Unauthorised removal
Library except as authorised by these By-laws. of books from
reference or reading
rooms
32. A person shall not engage in audible conversation in any reference or reading Conversation
room of the Library after having been requested not to do so by the Librarian.
33. A person shall not maliciously or wilfully obstruct the Librarian in the execution Obstruction and
of his duty or wilfully disturb, interrupt or annoy any other person in the proper use of the annoyance
Library.
34. A person shall not cause or allow any dog or other animal belonging to him or Animals and vehicles
under his control to enter or remain in the Library, or bring into any part of the Library a
bicycle or other wheeled vehicle or conveyance, other than a hand-propelled invalid chair.
35. A person shall not enter or remain in any part of the Library not set apart for use Trespass
of the public.
36. A person shall not smoke, strike a light or spit in any part of the Library. Smoking and spitting
37. A person shall not carelessly or negligently soil, tear, cut, deface, damage, Damage and
injure or destroy any book forming part of the contents of the Library. negligence
38. No person other than the Librarian shall affix or post any bill, placard or notice Bills, notices and
to or upon any part of the Library. placards
39. A person who is offensively unclean in person or in dress or who is suffering Uncleanliness and
from an offensive or infectious disease shall not enter or use the Library. infectious disease
40. A person shall not lie on the benches, chairs, tables or floor of the Library. Misuse of furniture and
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41. A person shall not partake of refreshment in the Library. Refreshment
42. A person shall not give a false name or address for the purpose of entering any False names and
part of the Library or obtaining any privilege therefrom. addresses
43. A person shall not make a tracing of any portion of a book without the Misuse of books
permission of the Librarian. No person shall mark any leaf in a book, turn down or stain
the leaves.
44. A person shall not behave in a disorderly manner, use abusive, blasphemous or Behaviour in premises
obscene language or gamble in any part of the Library.
45. Any person guilty of an offence, contravention of or default in complying with Penalties
any of these By-laws shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty five
penalty units.
46. Any person guilty of an offence against these By-laws shall be suspended from Suspension of
membership of the lending department by the Librarian and shall not be permitted to membership
borrow books or use the reading or reference rooms:
Provided that such person shall have a right of appeal to the Council.
SECTIONS 69 AND 76-THE KATETE DISTRICT COUNCIL (MEAT, ABATTOIR AND Statutory Instrument
BUTCHERIES) BY-LAWS 139 of 1994
By-laws made by the Council and confirmed by the Prime Minister
PART I
PRELIMINARY
1. These By-laws may be cited as the Katete District Council (Meat, Abattoir and Title
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"abattoir" means the place provided by the Council for the slaughter of animals
intended for sale for the food of humans and include buildings, lairs, stalls
and spaces within the abattoir site;
"animal" means bull, ox bullock, cow heifer, steer, calf, sheep, lamb, goat or other
quadruped commonly used for the food of humans;
"butcher" includes the owner, occupier and Manager of a butchery;
"butchery" means any premises in which the selling, storage or preparation of meat
or meat products is carried on, for the use of persons other than those
residing on the premises;
"Council" means the Katete District Council;
"meat" means the flesh, offal or other parts used or intended to be used as food for
humans derived from any animal as defined above, but does not include
canned meat, bacon or ham;
"meat inspector" means a person employed by the Council to act as meat
inspector or any other qualified person authorised by the Council to act in
that behalf;
"prescribed township area" means the area within the demarcated boundaries of
the township development plan in accordance under the Development
Plans Regulations;
"veterinary officer" means a veterinary surgeon in the employment of Government.
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MEAT AND ABATTOIR
3. A person shall not expose, offer, deposit, accept or have in his possession for No meat to be sold
resale any meat unless such meat has been examined and stamped or otherwise marked, unless marked as fit
as may be approved by the Council, as having been passed by the meat Inspector as fit for consumption
for human consumption.
4. A person shall not directly or indirectly obstruct any medical officer, any Obstruction of
veterinary officer, meat inspector, health inspector or other duly authorised official in the authorised official
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5. (1) A person shall not slaughter or skin any animal except at such place and Slaughter of animals
subject to such condition as the Council may direct.
(2) A person shall not slaughter or cause to be slaughtered at any place within the
township boundary, other than the abattoir, any animal the flesh of which is intended for
sale as food for human consumption.
(3) Any person who slaughters or skins any animal shall-

(a) dispose of or destroy all waste or refuse resulting from such slaughter or
skinning in such place and in such manner as the Council may direct; and
(b) maintain in a clean and sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the Council
as its authorised agent, the abattoir or place appointed for such slaughter.
6. No person shall bring any dead or dying animal into any abattoir without first Dead or dying animal
obtaining the written consent of the veterinary officer or meat inspector.
7. The owner of an animal brought into the abattoir shall be responsible for such Owner of animal
animal and shall make good any damage caused by him or his animals. responsible for
damages
8. (1) The Council shall charge a fee for slaughtering, examination, stamping, Fee
branding, marking re-examination or re-stamping of any animal, meat or carcass, for each
animal, meat or carcass.
(2) The fee shall be due and payable by the owner of such animal or meat or
carcass upon the rendering by the Council of an account therefore.
9. Any person who contravenes any provisions of the By-laws contained in this Part Offence and penalties
shall be liable upon conviction-
(a) to a fine not exceeding two thousand penalty units; and
(b) in a continuing or subsequent to same offence, a fine not exceeding eight
hundred kwacha for each day during which the offence continues.
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10. (1) A person shall not carry on the business of a butchery unless he needs a Butcheries to be
valid certificate in writing from the Council that such butchery conforms with these approved by the
By-laws. Council
(2) The certificate shall not be granted unless the health inspector is satisfied that
the butchery in respect of which such certificate is issued conforms with these By-laws
and is suitable for the purpose for which it is intended to be used.
(3) Every certificate shall be clearly exhibited at all times in the butchery to which it
relates.
(4) The Council may revoke the certificate at any time, if the butchery ceases to
conform with the provisions of these By-laws.
11. Every butchery shall comply with the provisions of Public Health (Meat, Abattoir Conditions to be
and Butcheries) Regulations. complied with by
butcheries
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12. A person shall not spit in the butchery. Prohibition of spitting
13. A person shall not at any time keep or cause to be kept in a butchery any live Prohibition of animals
animal or bird. in the butchery
14. Any person engaged in handling of meat or meat product shall submit Examinations
themselves to medical examination every six months and when called upon to do so by
the medical officer of health.
15. (1) Any person who contravenes any provision of the By-laws contained in this Penalties
part shall be liable, on conviction-
(a) to a fine not exceeding one thousand penalty units or for imprisonment for a
period not exceeding three months or to both;
(b) in the case of continuing offence, to a fine not exceeding five hundred
kwacha for every day during which the offence continues; and
(c) in addition to any penalty prescribed in sub-paragraph (a) and (b) the
Council may cancel or suspend any licence or certificate issued.
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16. A person- Straying animals

within the township
(a) who owns or is in charge of any cattle, horse, mule, donkey, sheep, pig,
goat or poultry, shall not allow such animals to be at large in any street or
public place or on any unoccupied premises or to trespass on any garden
or pleasure ground within the prescribed township boundary;
(b) who owns or is in charge of any wild, ferocious or dangerous dog, monkey
or other animal or any bitch on heat shall not allow such animal to be at
large in any street or public place within the prescribed township boundary;
(c) who owns or is in charge of any animal affected with infectious or
contagious disease, shall not let such animal loose except in a place that
may be set aside for such purpose by the Council; and
(d) not keep any cattle, kraal or pigsty or any pig or other animals, that are
likely to be injurious to health within the township, except under a written
permit from the Council. Which permit shall be renewed at yearly intervals.
17. Any person who contravenes any provision of the By-laws in this part shall be Penalties
liable, on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand penalty units or to imprisonment
for a period not exceeding three months or to both.
SECTIONS 76-THE KATETE DISTRICT COUNCIL (VILLAGE CLEANLINESS) BY-LAWS Statutory Instrument
46 of 1994
By-laws made by the Council and confirmed by the Prime Minister Act 13 of 1994
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"area" means the area under the jurisdiction of the Katete District Council;
"Council" means Katete District Council;
"village" means a community of households established under the Registration and
Development of Village Act within the Council Boundaries;
"cleanliness" means the maintenance of stipulated health standards for prevention
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"nuisance" means a condition liable to be injurious and dangerous to health as Cap. 295
defined under section sixty-seven of the Public Health Act;
"domestic dwelling" means any form of building in human use, or intended for
human use, whether for purposes of business, residence or amusement;
"refuse pit" means a pit dug for disposal of domestic household refuse;
"latrine" includes a privy, urinal, pail closet, pit closet, earth closet, chemical closet,
water closet;
"latrine accommodation" includes a receptacle for human excreta, together with the
structure containing and including such receptacle and the fittings and
apparatus connected therewith;
"occupier" includes any person in actual occupation of land or premises without
regard to the title under which he occupies.
3. (1) Every person shall take all lawful, necessary and practicable measures for Community to
maintaining his village or area at all times in a clean and sanitary condition and for maintain cleanliness
preventing the occurrence of or for remedying any nuisance or condition liable to be and prevent nuisances
injurious or dangerous to health.
(2) The occupier of any domestic dwelling shall provide a refuse pit situated at least
twenty metres away from the dwelling house for disposal of refuse.
4. (1) Any person who fails to obey an order of the Council to comply with the Failure to comply with
requirements of By-law 3 within the time specified by the Council, or otherwise to remove order
the nuisance, shall, unless he satisfies the Court that he has used all diligence to carry out
such order, be guilty of an offence.
(2) The Council may enter the premises to which any such order relates and
remove the nuisance and do whatever may be necessary in the execution of such order
and recover, as a civil debt, the expenses incurred from the person against whom the
order is made.
5. (1) The Council may order the demolition of any domestic dwelling where it is Demolition of
satisfied that such dwelling is so dilapidated or so defectively constructed as to make it dilapidated or
unfit for human habitation and may recover from the owner, as a civil debt, the expenses defective dwelling
incurred therein.
(2) Any person who wilfully fails to comply with any order for demolition, shall be
guilty of an offence.
(3) No compensation shall be paid by the Council to the owner or occupier of any
such dwelling or other structure which may be damaged in respect of a demolition order.
(4) From the date of the demolition order no rent shall be due or payable by or on
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6. (1) Every dwelling house must be provided with a separate latrine Provision of latrine
accommodation: accommodation to
dwelling houses
Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in these By-laws, a separate

latrine may not be provided where, in the opinion of the Council, sufficient latrine
accommodation is so conveniently situated that it may be safely used in common by the
households in that community.
(2) Any person who damages or makes improper use of any public latrine or a
latrine provided in connection with any school, church or place of public worship, theatre,
markets, clinics, public hall or other public place shall be guilty of the offence.
7. Where any owner or occupier who is in receipt of a written notice, shall fail to The Council to enforce
comply with the requirements of such notice within the period specified in the notice the provision of latrine
Council may, after the expiration of the period specified, do the work or direct any person accommodation
to do the work required to be done, and recover, as a civil debt from the owner or occupier
the expenses incurred by it in so doing.
8. Any person who causes any existing domestic dwelling or public building to be Provisions of
erected or who occupies, or being the owner, permits to be occupied any such domestic accommodation to
building or public building in contravention of the provisions of these By-laws shall be domestic and public
building
guilty of an offence.
9. (1) Any person who contravenes any provision of these By-laws, shall be guilty Offences and
of an offence and shall be liable- Penalties
(a) in the case of a first offence to a fine not exceeding ten penalty units or
imprisonment for a period of six months, or to both;
(b) in the case of continuing offence, to a fine not exceeding five penalty units
for every day during which the offence continues.
(2) In addition to any penalty prescribed by sub-by-law (1), the court may order that
any expenses incurred by the Council in consequence of such contravention be paid by
the person committing the contravention.
SECTIONS 61 AND 76-THE KATETE DISTRICT COUNCIL (ESTABLISHMENT OF WASTE Statutory Instrument
DISPOSAL SITES) BY-LAWS 143 of 1994
By-laws made by the Council and confirmed by the Prime Minister
1. These By-laws may be cited as the Katete District Council (Establishment of Title
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"commercial wastes" means the wastes discharged from industrial activities;
"Council" means the Katete District Council;
"refuse" means wastes as defined under the Environmental Protection and
Pollution Control Act, and includes hazardous wastes.
3. The places described in the Schedule hereto are hereby established as waste Establishment of
disposal sites for the area. disposal sites
4. Any person who disposes of commercial waste at a waste disposal site Commercial waste
established by the Council under these By-laws shall pay to the Council a fee of fifty disposal site levy
kwacha per kilogramme before disposal.
5. Any person who disposes of wastes at any other place other than that Offences and
established under these By-laws shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon penalties
conviction-
(a) in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding one thousand penalty
units or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or to both;
(b) in the case of a second offence, or subsequent offence, to a fine not
exceeding two hundred kwacha for every day during which the
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*These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act Cap. 2.
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*This Order is continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act Cap. 2.
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* These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act Cap. 2.
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*These Regulations are continued in operation by virtue of section 15 of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act Cap. 2.

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61. Power to discharge scheduled functions

PART VIII BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONSPART VIII

Power to Make By-laws

PART IX LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATORPART IX

88. Appointment of Local Government Administrator and discharge

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PART X LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICEAND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE

90. Councils may appoint staff

PART XI FIRE SERVICEPART XI

107. Fire Services

PART XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSPART XII

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108. Authentication of documents and execution of deeds

PART XIII REPEAL, SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONALPART XIII

121. Repeal and Transitional provisions

CHAPTER 281 Act No.

[6th September, 1991]

ENACTED by the Parliament of Zambia. Enactment

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2. In this Act, unless the contest otherwise requires- Interpretation

"Board" means a Provincial Local Government Appeals Board established under

"building" includes any structure, whether of a permanent or temporary nature, and

"city council" means a city council established under this Act;

"committee" means a committee of a council;

"control" includes, regulate, inspect, supervise and licence;

"council" means a city council, municipal council, or district council;

"district council" means a district council established under this Act;

"employee" in relation to a council, means a person employed by a local authority

"erection" in relation to a building, includes the alteration or enlargement of a

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"levy" means a levy imposed under this Act;

"member" means a member of the Board;

"municipal council" means a municipal council established under this Act;

"municipality" means a District for which a municipal council is established under

"officer", in relation to a council, means a person employed in the permanent

"private street" means any street other than a public street;

"the public", when used in relation to meetings of a council or committee, includes

"public street" means-

(b) any street which is taken over by a council and designated as a

"Secretary" means the Secretary of a Board holding office in accordance with

"water-course" includes a canal and a canoe channel;

"water main" includes conduits, pipelines, valves, valve chambers, meters,

"waterworks" includes streams, springs, weirs, boreholes, dams, pumping stations,