Section 286: Functions of National Council and provincial assemblies of Chiefs

(1) The National Council of Chiefs and, within its province, a provincial assembly of Chiefs have the following functions—

    (a) to protect, promote and develop Zimbabwe’s culture and traditions;

    (b) to represent the views of traditional leaders and to maintain the integrity and status of

traditional institutions;

    (c) to protect, promote and advance the interests of traditional leaders;

    (d) to consider representations and complaints made to it by traditional leaders;

    (e) to define and enforce correct and ethical conduct on the part of traditional leaders and

to develop their capacity for leadership;

    (f) to facilitate the settlement of disputes between and concerning traditional leaders;

    (g) to perform any other functions that may be conferred or imposed on it by an Act of

Parliament.

(2) An Act of Parliament must ensure that—

    (a) the National Council of Chiefs and all provincial assemblies of Chiefs are able to carry

out their functions independently and efficiently; and

    (b) persons employed by the National Council of Chiefs and provincial assemblies of

Chiefs carry out their duties conscientiously and impartially.