Chief’s Act (Cap. 22:03).
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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
The Act makes provision for certain aspects of district administration and the recognition, appointment and functions of Chiefs and Village Headmen. The Act sets out the functions and powers of various local public officers and in particular of Chiefs. They shall carry out the traditional functions of the office under customary law in so far as the discharge of such functions is not contrary to the Constitution or any written law.
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Long title of text
An Act to make provision for the recognition, appointment and functions of Paramount Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs, Sub-Chiefs, Councillors, Group Village Headmen and Village Headmen; and for certain aspects of District Administration and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 39 of 1967 as amended last by Act No. 14 of 2007.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No