National Arts Council of Zambia Act

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THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA ACT
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Short title
2. Application
3. Interpretation
PART II NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIAPART II
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PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Short title
2. Application
3. Interpretation
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4. Establishment of Council
5. Functions of Council
6. Powers of Council
7. Powers to order suspension of activities of registered body
8. Power to appoint committee to inquire into activities of registered body. 9. Power to order suspension of office bearers
10. Provincial arts advisory committees
11. District arts advisory committees
12. Conditions applicable to members of committees
13. Prohibition of publication or disclosure of information to unauthorised persons. 14. General matters relating to committees
15. Associate bodies
PART III REGISTRATION OF NATIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATIONPART III
REGISTRATION OF NATIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
16. Registrar
17. Registration of national arts associations
18. Effect of non-registration
19. Application for registration
20. Grounds for refusing to register national arts association
Section
21. Notification of grounds
22. Cancellation of registration
23. Notification of intended cancellation
24. Appeal against refusal to register association or cancellation of registration
25.

ation of registration
23. Notification of intended cancellation
24. Appeal against refusal to register association or cancellation of registration
25.

Affiliation to Council of registered body
PART IV GENERAL PROVISIONSPART IV
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26. Independence of associations and associate bodies
27. Appeals to Minister
28. Directions by the Minister
29. Dissolution of association
30. Rules
31. Regulations

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SCHEDULE
PART I
T HE COUNCIL
1. Seal of Council
2. Composition of Council
3. Tenure of office of member
4. Removal of members
5. Filling of casual vacancy
6. Proceedings of Council
7. Committees of Council
8. Disclosure of interest
9. Immunity of members and staff
PART II
ADMINISTRATION
10. Director and Deputy Director
11. Staff
PART III
F INANCIAL AND O THER PROVISIONS
Section
12. Funds of Council
13. Arts Development Fund
14. Financial Year
15. Accounts
16. Power to call for accounts
17. Annual Report
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Section
12. Funds of Council
13. Arts Development Fund
14. Financial Year
15. Accounts
16. Power to call for accounts
17. Annual Report
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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA
An Act to establish and define the functions and powers of the National Arts
Council of Zambia; to provide for the registration of, and affiliation to, the
National Arts Council of Zambia of all national arts associations; to provide for
the establishment of the Arts Development Fund; and to provide for matters
connected with or incidental to the foregoing. [21st October, 1994
Act No. 31 of 1994
13 of 1994
PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
1. This Act may be cited as the National Arts Council of Zambia Act. Short title
2. (1) The Societies Act shall not apply to an association or a body registered under
this Act. Application
(2) An association or a body registered under the Societies Act shall register under
this Act within six months of the coming into force of this Act. Cap. 119
3.

ciation or a body registered under the Societies Act shall register under
this Act within six months of the coming into force of this Act. Cap. 119
3.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation
"associate body" means an associate body referred to in section fifteen;
"Chairperson" means the person elected as chairperson of the Council under
sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 of Part I of the Schedule;
"Council" means the National Arts Council of Zambia established by section four;
"Director" means the person appointed as Director of the Council in accordance
with sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 9 of Part II of the Schedule;
"member" means a member of the Council;
"registrar" means the Registrar of national arts associations appointed under
section sixteen;
"registered body" means a national arts association registered under section
seventeen;

of national arts associations appointed under
section sixteen;
"registered body" means a national arts association registered under section
seventeen;

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"Vice-Chairperson" means the person elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Council
under sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 of Part I of the Schedule.
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4. (1) There is hereby established the National Arts Council of Zambia which shall
be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal, capable of suing and
of being sued in its corporate name, and with power, subject to the other provisions of this
Act, to do all such acts and things as a body corporate may by law do or perform.
Establishment of
Council
(2) The provisions of the Schedule shall apply as to the composition of the Council
and otherwise in relation thereto.

rform.
Establishment of
Council
(2) The provisions of the Schedule shall apply as to the composition of the Council
and otherwise in relation thereto.

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Subject to the other provisions of this Act the functions of the Council shall be
to:
(a) keep itself fully appraised of the policy of the Government in matters
concerning arts and to disseminate that policy;
(b) serve as the supreme advisory body at national level on policy and
decisions on all forms of arts in the country;
(c) provide quality artistic leadership in performing and visual arts;
(d) develop, promote, regulate and encourage all forms of amateur and
professional arts on a national basis in conjunction with the associations
and the Government;
(e) assist the formation of associations or organisations and encourage them to
register as national arts associations so as to represent different groups of
associations in Zambia and to encourage the affiliation of those
associations to the appropriate international organisations;
(f) assist, financially or otherwise, any group or individual in representing
Zambia in any artistic activity within or outside Zambia;
(g) assist, financially or otherwise, in conjunction with the Government, any
citizen of Zambia in obtaining relevant training within or outside Zambia;
(h) raise and maintain a fund from such sources and by such means as the
Minister may approve to enable the Council to carry out its functions;
(i) stimulate, through the registered bodies, the provision, development and
maintenance of equipment, instruments and facilities for all kinds of arts
and ensure their equitable distribution and proper use;
(j) ensure that arts groups at all levels maintain proper accounts and, where
considered necessary, to supervise and direct the maintenance of these
accounts;
(k) regulate and provide modalities for the award of national honours for artistic
merit;
(l) exercise disciplinary powers in cases of breach of the provisions of this Act;
(m) regulate and monitor all national arts programmes presented in Zambia;
(n) promote the development and organisation of the arts; and
(o) do and perform such other functions as may be conducive to the
development and promotion of the arts and to the enforcement of this Act.

arts; and
(o) do and perform such other functions as may be conducive to the
development and promotion of the arts and to the enforcement of this Act.

Functions of Council
6. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the powers of the Council shall be-
(a) to employ, control and direct such staff as it may consider necessary;
(b) to investigate the accounts and affairs of a registered body; and
(c) to make such orders as the Council considers necessary where a report on
a matter relating to the affairs of the Council is made to it. Powers of Council
7. The Council shall have power to appoint a committee to inquire into the activities
of a registered body or into the conduct of an office-bearer or a member, as the case may
be. Power to appoint
committee to inquire
into activities of
registered body

body or into the conduct of an office-bearer or a member, as the case may
be. Power to appoint
committee to inquire
into activities of
registered body

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8. Where the Council has reason to believe that the activities of a registered body
are prejudicial to the interests of the arts or to the public interest, the Council has power to
order the suspension of the activities of that body. Power to order
suspension of
activities of registered
body
9. Where the Council has reason to believe that any office-bearer or a member of
a registered body is or has been acting in a manner, or his further continuance as an
office-bearer or member is, likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the arts or the public
interest, the Council has power to order the suspension of that office-bearer or member. Power to order
suspension of
office-bearer
10. (1) The Council shall appoint a provincial arts advisory committee in each
province to advise and assist the Council in matters concerning the promotion,
development and organisation of the arts within the province. Provincial arts
advisory committee
(2) Each committee shall consist of a chairperson elected by the committee and not
more than one member from each registered body. 11.

isory committee
(2) Each committee shall consist of a chairperson elected by the committee and not
more than one member from each registered body. 11.

(1) The provincial arts advisory committee in each province shall appoint
members of district arts advisory committees which shall consist of a chairperson and not
more than one member from each registered body. District arts advisory
committees
(2) The functions of a district arts advisory committee shall be to advise the
provincial arts advisory committee on matters concerning the promotion, development and
organisation of the arts within the district. 12. The Council shall determine, with the prior approval of the Minister-
(a) the tenure of office of the members of a committee of the Council, a
provincial arts advisory committee and a district arts advisory committee;
(b) the allowances payable, and other terms and conditions applicable, to
committee members; and
(c) the frequency of meetings of provincial arts advisory committees and
district arts advisory committees, their procedure and all other matters
affecting or incidental to the functioning of those committees. Conditions applicable
to members of
committees
13.

eir procedure and all other matters
affecting or incidental to the functioning of those committees. Conditions applicable
to members of
committees
13.

(1) A person shall not, without the consent in writing given by or on behalf of,
the Council, publish or disclose to any other person, otherwise than in the course of that
person's duties, the contents of any document, communication or information whatsoever,
which relates to, and which has come to that person's knowledge in the course of, that
person's duties under this Act. Prohibition of
publication or
disclosure of
information to
unauthorised persons
(2) A person who knowingly contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence
and shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty thousand penalty units
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both.

be liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty thousand penalty units
or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both.

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(3) If any person having information which to that person's knowledge has been
published in contravention of subsection (1) unlawfully publishes or communicates the
information to any other person, that person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be
liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding thirty thousand penalty units or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994)
14. The Council shall, with the approval of the Minister, determine-
(a) the tenure of office of the members of a provincial arts advisory committee,
a district arts advisory committee and a committee that may be appointed
under paragraph 8 of Part I of the Schedule;
(b) the allowances payable to the members of the committees;
(c) the conditions applicable to the committees;
(d) the procedure at a meeting of a committee; and
(e) all other matters affecting the committees. General matters
relating to committees
15. The following shall be associate bodies of the Council:
(a) all institutional arts associations; and
(b) all provincial arts advisory committees.

15. The following shall be associate bodies of the Council:
(a) all institutional arts associations; and
(b) all provincial arts advisory committees.

Associate bodies
PART III REGISTRATION OF NATIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATIONSPART III
REGISTRATION OF NATIONAL ARTS ASSOCIATIONS
16. There shall be a Registrar of National Arts Associations who shall be a public
officer and appointed by the Minister. Registrar
17. (1) The Registrar shall establish and maintain in the prescribed form a register
where he shall register an association or organisation as a national arts association. Registration of
national arts
associations
(2) An association or organisation shall be registered as a national arts association
under this section within thirty days of its formation. 18. (1) An association or organisation which is not registered under section
seventeen shall not be recognised as a national arts association. Effect of
non-registration
19. (1) An application for registration as a national arts association shall be
submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed form. Application for
registration

n application for registration as a national arts association shall be
submitted to the Registrar in the prescribed form. Application for
registration

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(2) On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Registrar may, within thirty
days, carry out any investigation, or require any further information to be submitted to him,
as he considers necessary. (3) An application for registration as a national arts association shall be
accompanied by-
(a) a registration fee;
(b) a copy of the constitution of the association or organisation which shall
contain among other particulars-
(i) the objectives and functions of the association or organisation;
(ii) the names and address of its office-bearers;
(iii) the funds available to it and its sources of revenue; and
(iv) its principal and other places of operation. (4) Upon registration, the Registrar shall issue an association or organisation with a
certificate of registration. 20.

and other places of operation. (4) Upon registration, the Registrar shall issue an association or organisation with a
certificate of registration. 20.

(1) The Registrar shall refuse to register any association or organisation as a
national arts association if he is satisfied-
Grounds for refusing
to register national arts
association
(a) that the association or organisation does not exist;
(b) that the registration of the association or organisation would be against the
public interest;
(c) that the name under which the association or organisation wishes to be
registered is identical, or similar, to the name of any existing national arts
association or any society or body registered, or exempted from
registration, under the Societies Act; or
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(d) the constitution or rules of the association or organisation are in his opinion
repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of any law for the time
being in force in Zambia. 21. (1) Where the Registrar refuses to register an association or organisation as a
national arts association the Registrar shall make and furnish to the association or
organisation concerned a notice giving the reasons for such refusal. Notification of grounds

he Registrar shall make and furnish to the association or
organisation concerned a notice giving the reasons for such refusal. Notification of grounds

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22. Subject to section twenty-three the Registrar may, at any time, cancel the
registration of any registered body if the Registrar is satisfied that it is expedient to do so
on the ground that-
(a) the constitution or rules of the registered body are, in the opinion of the
Registrar repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provisions of any law for
the time being in force in Zambia;
(b) the registered body is operating in a manner contrary to the public interest;
(c) the Registrar has reason to believe that the registered body has ceased to
exist as a national arts association; or
(d) the registered body has changed its name and the new name it has
adopted-
Cancellation of
registration
(i) is identical to that of any other existing national arts association;
(ii) so nearly resembles the name of the registered body as, in the
opinion of the Registrar, is likely to deceive the public or the
members of either association; or
(iii) is, in the opinion of the Registrar, repugnant to, or inconsistent with,
the provisions of any law in force in Zambia or is otherwise
undesirable. 23.

is, in the opinion of the Registrar, repugnant to, or inconsistent with,
the provisions of any law in force in Zambia or is otherwise
undesirable. 23.

(1) Before the Registrar cancels the registration of a registered body, the
Registrar shall make and furnish the registered body concerned with a notice giving
reasons for the intended cancellation and require the association to show cause as to why
the registration should not be cancelled. Notification of intended
cancellation
(2) If the Registrar is not satisfied with the explanation given by the affected
registered body he shall cancel the registration. 24. (1) An association or organisation which has been served with the notice
referred to in section twenty-one or a registered body whose registration is cancelled
under section twenty-two may appeal to the Minister within thirty days of the receipt of the
notice against the refusal or cancellation, and the Minister shall hear the appeal within
thirty days. Appeal against refusal
to register association
or cancellation of
registration
(2) Where an appeal is made under subsection (1), the Minister may give such
directions to the Registrar as the Minister considers necessary to enable him to detemine
the appeal.

under subsection (1), the Minister may give such
directions to the Registrar as the Minister considers necessary to enable him to detemine
the appeal.

(3) Where an appeal is made under subsection (1), the Minister may confirm, set
aside or vary the decision of the Registrar.

(3) Where an appeal is made under subsection (1), the Minister may confirm, set
aside or vary the decision of the Registrar.

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(4) Any association or organisation which is aggrieved by the decision of the
Minister may appeal to the High Court. 25. (1) A registered body may be affiliated to the Council through such procedure
as may be prescribed by the Council. Affiliation to Council of
registered body
(2) A registered body may form subsidiary bodies in provinces and these bodies
shall be affiliated to the Council by virtue of the affiliation of the registered body. PART IV GENERAL PROVISIONSPART IV
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26. Except as provided in this Act, the Council shall not interfere with the
day-to-day administration or internal affairs of a registered body or an associate body. Independence of
registered and
associate bodies
27. (1) A registered body or any person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may,
not later than thirty days from the receipt of that decision, appeal to the Minister.

d body or any person aggrieved by a decision of the Council may,
not later than thirty days from the receipt of that decision, appeal to the Minister.

Appeals to Minster
(2) Where a registered body or a person appeals to the Minister under subsection
(1), the Minister may confirm, reverse or vary the decision, or make such other order as
the Minister considers fit, and the Minister shall decide within thirty days. 28. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Minister may give directions to
the Council in matters of policy to be followed in pursuance of its objects and the
performance of its functions. Directions by the
Minister
29. (1) In order to allow orderly dissolution, a registered body shall not dissolve
itself except with the written approval of the Registrar. Dissolution of
registered body
(2) A registered body shall apply to the Registrar for approval to dissolve the
association and shall-
(a) state in the application the reason for the proposed dissolution; and
(b) submit to the Council the application together with the agenda and minutes
of the meeting of the body at which the decision to dissolve the body was
taken.

t to the Council the application together with the agenda and minutes
of the meeting of the body at which the decision to dissolve the body was
taken.

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(3) Where a registered body is dissolved, the assets and liabilities of the body shall
be disposed of in accordance with the direction of the Council. 30. The Council may after the approval of the Minister, and in consultation with the
relevant registered body, make rules concerning-
(a) the activities of the registered bodies;
(b) the conduct of the members and office bearers of the registered bodies;
(c) the maintenance of proper accounts and records by the registered bodies;
(d) the annual subscription fees to be paid to the Council by the registered
bodies;
(e) the standards to be attained and the method and procedure to be followed
by a body of persons desirous of entering a competition in Zambia; or
(f) the procedure to be followed by a registered body or individual from outside
Zambia for entering a competition or undertaking any artistic activity in
Zambia. Rules
31.

e followed by a registered body or individual from outside
Zambia for entering a competition or undertaking any artistic activity in
Zambia. Rules
31.

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, and in consultation with the Council,
make Regulations for the better carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act, and, in
particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such Regulations
may-
(a) prescribe the fees, allowances or remuneration to be paid under any
provision of this Act;
(b) prescribe the role of cultural officers and the relationship between those
officers and the Director;
(c) provide for the management of the affairs of a registered body when it is
under suspension;
(d) prescribe the forms to be used for the purpose of this Act;
(e) prescribe the books, registers, accounts and other documents to be kept by
a registered body, and provide for the inspection of the books, registers,
accounts and other documents;
(f) prescribe the particulars to be included in the contracts of service of
professional artistes;
(g) provide for the status of national and representative groups;
(h) prescribe the manner and form in which application for the award of
national artistic honours shall be made; and
(i) provide for the procedure for becoming an associate body of the Council.

application for the award of
national artistic honours shall be made; and
(i) provide for the procedure for becoming an associate body of the Council.

Regulations
SCHEDULE
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Regulations
SCHEDULE
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PART I
T HE COUNCIL
1. (1) The seal of the Council shall be such device as may be determined by the
Council and shall be kept by the Registrar. Seal of Council
(2) The affixing of the seal shall be authenticated by the Chairperson or the
Vice-Chairperson and one other person authorised in that behalf by the Council. (3) Any contract or instrument which, if entered into or executed by a person not
being a body corporate, would not be required to be under seal may be entered into or
executed without seal on behalf of the Council by the Registrar or any other person
authorised in that behalf by the Council. (4) Any document purporting to be a document under the seal of the Council or
issued on behalf of the Council shall be received in evidence and shall be deemed to be a
document so executed or issued, as the case may be, without further proof, unless the
contrary is proved. 2.

d in evidence and shall be deemed to be a
document so executed or issued, as the case may be, without further proof, unless the
contrary is proved. 2.

(1) The Council shall consist of- Composition of
Council
(a) two members appointed by the Minister;
(b) the Director of Cultural Services;
(c) one member to be appointed by each registered body; and
(d) one member appointed by the Ministry responsible for-
(i) education;
(ii) information and broadcasting;
(iii) science, technology and vocational training; and
(iv) tourism. (2) The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected by members of the
Council from amongst themselves, subject to ratification by the Minister. 3. (1) A member shall hold the office of member for a period of four years from the
date of appointment, but shall be eligible for reappointment. Tenure of office and
vacancies

the office of member for a period of four years from the
date of appointment, but shall be eligible for reappointment. Tenure of office and
vacancies

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(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) the office of member shall become vacant-
(a) upon the death of a member;
(b) if a member is adjudged or otherwise declared to be of unsound mind;
(c) if a member is adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt;
(d) if a member is lawfully detained or the member's freedom of movement is
restricted under any law in force in Zambia;
(e) if a member is sentenced to a term of imprisonment exceeding six months;
(f) if a member is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Council
without reasonable cause; or
(g) upon the expiry of not less than one month's notice in writing of that
member's intention to resign given by the member to the Chairman. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) the Minister may, at any time, remove a person
from the office of member if the Minister is satisfied that the continuance of that person in
the office of member will be prejudicial to the interests of the arts. 4.

f member if the Minister is satisfied that the continuance of that person in
the office of member will be prejudicial to the interests of the arts. 4.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), whenever the office of a member becomes vacant
before the expiry of the term of office specified in paragraph 3, the Minister, or, if the
member who vacated the office was appointed by any of the bodies referred to in
paragraph 2, that body, may appoint another person to be a member in place of the
member who vacates the office. Filling of casual
vacancy
(2) The person appointed under subsection (1) shall hold office only for the
unexpired term of office of the person who vacated that office. 5. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Council may regulate its own
procedure. Proceedings of
Council
(2) The Council shall, for the transaction of business, meet at least twice in every
calendar year at such places and times as the Chairperson may determine. (3) One half of the total number of members shall constitute a quorum at any
meeting of the Council.

laces and times as the Chairperson may determine. (3) One half of the total number of members shall constitute a quorum at any
meeting of the Council.

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(4) Subject to paragraph 5 the Chairperson shall, upon giving notice of not less than
fourteen days, call a special meeting of the Council if not less than five members so
request in writing. (5) If the urgency of any particular matter does not permit the giving of the notice
referred to in sub-paragraph (4), a special meeting may be called upon giving shorter
notice. (6) There shall preside at a meeting of the Council the Chairperson or, in the
absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson or, in the absence of both the
Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, such member as the members present may elect
for the purpose of that meeting. (7) A decision of the Council on any question shall be by a majority of the members
present and voting at the meeting and in the event of an equality of votes the person
presiding at the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to that person's deliberative
vote.

and in the event of an equality of votes the person
presiding at the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to that person's deliberative
vote.

(8) Where any member referred to in paragraph (a) to (d) of paragraph 2 is unable
to attend any meeting of the Council, the Ministry or organisation, as the case may be,
which that member represents may, in writing, nominate another person to attend that
meeting in that member's stead and that person shall be deemed to be a member for the
purpose of that meeting. (9) The Council may invite any person whose presence is in its opinion desirable, to
attend and to participate in the deliberations of a meeting of the Council, but such a
person shall have no vote. (10) The validity of any proceedings, act or decision of the Council shall not be
affected by any vacancy in the membership of the Council or by any defect in the
appointment of any member. (11) The Council shall cause minutes to be kept of the proceedings of every
meeting of the Council and of every meeting of any committee established by the Council. 6. The Council may appoint such committees as it may consider necessary for the
performance of its functions. Committees of Council

ed by the Council. 6. The Council may appoint such committees as it may consider necessary for the
performance of its functions. Committees of Council

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7. (1) If any person is present at a meeting of the Council at which any matter in
which that person or that person's spouse is directly or indirectly interested in a private
capacity is the subject of consideration, he shall, as soon as practicable after the
commencement of the meeting, disclose that interest and shall not, unless the Council
otherwise directs, take part in any consideration or discussion of, or vote on, any question
touching that matter. Disclosure of interest
(2) A disclosure of interest made under subparagraph (1) shall be recorded in the
minutes of the meeting at which it is made. 8. An action or other proceeding shall not lie or be instituted against any member,
member of a committee of the Council or of the Board or member of staff of the Council
for, or in respect of, any act or thing done or omitted to be done in good faith in the
exercise or purported exercise of his duties under this Act. Immunity of members
and staff
PART II
ADMINISTRATION
9. (1) There shall be a Director of the Council who shall be appointed by the
Council after the approval of the Minister.

staff
PART II
ADMINISTRATION
9. (1) There shall be a Director of the Council who shall be appointed by the
Council after the approval of the Minister.

Director and Deputy
Director
(2) The Director shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Council and shall be
responsible for the administration of the affairs of the Council. (3) The Council may appoint a Deputy Director to assist the Director. (4) The Director may, by directions in writing and subject to such terms and
conditions as the Director thinks fit, delegate to the Deputy Director any of the functions of
the Director under this Act. (5) The Director, or in his absence the Deputy Director, shall attend meetings of the
Council and the Board and may address such meetings, but shall not vote on any matter;
Provided that the person presiding at any meeting of the Council may, for good
cause, require the Director or Deputy Director, as the case may be, to withdraw from the
meeting.

residing at any meeting of the Council may, for good
cause, require the Director or Deputy Director, as the case may be, to withdraw from the
meeting.

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10. The Council may appoint, on such terms and conditions as it may determine,
such other staff and agents as it considers necessary for the performance of the functions
of the Council. Staff
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F INANCIAL AND O THER PROVISIONS
11. (1) The funds of the Council shall consist of- Funds of Council
(a) such sums as may be appropriated by Parliament for the purpose of the
Council;
(b) such sums as may be paid to the Council as donations, contributions,
subscriptions, fees or gifts, but the Council shall not raise money from
outside Zambia without the prior approval of the Minister; or
(c) such other moneys or assets as may accrue to, or vest in, the Council as a
result of the investments made, or transactions entered into, in the course
of its operations.

r assets as may accrue to, or vest in, the Council as a
result of the investments made, or transactions entered into, in the course
of its operations.

(2) The Council-
(a) shall cause to be kept full and correct books of account of all moneys
received and expended by it;
(b) may invest its funds in such manner and to such extent as the Council may
consider fit;
(c) shall after the approval of the Minister and subject to such conditions as the
Minister may impose, borrow money from any source within Zambia. 12. The Council shall establish and administer a fund to be known as the Arts
Development Fund from which it may lend funds to any registered body. Arts development fund
13. The financial year of the Council shall be the period of twelve months ending
on 31st December in each year. Financial year
14. The Council shall cause to be kept proper books of account and other records
relating to its accounts. Accounts

ember in each year. Financial year
14. The Council shall cause to be kept proper books of account and other records
relating to its accounts. Accounts

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15. (1) The Council may, at any time, by notice of the Director, order a registered
body to submit to the Council, within such time as the Council may specify in the order,
duly audited accounts of the body. Power to call for
accounts
(2) The notice referred to in subsection (1) shall be for a period of not less than thirty
days from the date on which the notice is served on the registered body. (3) Where a registered body fails to comply with the notice referred to in subsection
(1), or the Council discovers any irregularities in the accounts of the body, the Council
may take such action against the body as the Council may consider fit. 16. (1) The Council shall, after 31st December in each year, but not later than six
months from that date, submit to the Minister a report of its activities during the previous
year and containing such other information as the Minister may direct. Annual report
(2) The annual report of the Council shall, among other things, include a report on
the financial affairs of the Council.

er may direct. Annual report
(2) The annual report of the Council shall, among other things, include a report on
the financial affairs of the Council.

(3) There shall be appended to the report referred to in subsection (2)-
(a) an audited balance sheet;
(b) an audited statement of income and expenditure during the year; and
(c) a report of the auditors on the accounts. (4) The Minister shall, not later than seven days after the first sitting of the National
Assembly next after the receipt of the report referred to in subsection (1), lay it before the
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referred to in subsection (1), lay it before the
National Assembly. SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
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ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
Regulation
1. Title
2. Allowances
3. Cultural officers
4. Suspended registered body
5. Books of account
6. Register of Members
7. Contracts of service
8. Tours
9. Application for affiliation
10. Administrative and scrutiny charge
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T HIRD SCHEDULE
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SECTION 31-NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF Z AMBIA REGULATIONS
Regulations by the Minister
Statutory Instrument
128 of 1995
PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
1. These Regulations may be cited as the National Arts Council of Zambia
Regulations.
Title
2. (1) A member of the Council or of any committee established under the Act shall
be paid the allowances set out in the First Schedule for each sitting.
Allowances
(2) The allowances referred to in sub-regulation (1) shall be paid from the funds of
the Council and shall accrue to each member with effect from the date of appointment as
member.

in sub-regulation (1) shall be paid from the funds of
the Council and shall accrue to each member with effect from the date of appointment as
member.

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3. (1) The Department of Cultural Services shall recruit, as cultural officers, persons
who are professionally qualified and competent in various specialised aspects of the arts. Cutlural officers
(2) The role of a cultural officer shall be to-
(a) complement the efforts of the Council in carrying out its functions under the
Act; and
(b) provide such necessary data and information on all aspects of the arts as
may be required by the Council and facilitate research into the arts. (3) A provincial cultural officer shall facilitate the work of the Council in the provinces
where provincial arts advisory committees have not been established, and after these
committees have been established, the provincial cultural officers shall become ex-official
members of the committee. 4. (1) Where an executive committee of a registered body is suspended, the
Council shall immediately appoint, in writing, an interim committee to take over the
management of the registered body so suspended.

is suspended, the
Council shall immediately appoint, in writing, an interim committee to take over the
management of the registered body so suspended.

Suspension of
registered body
(2) The chairman of the interim committee shall be a member of the Council, but
shall not be a member of the Executive Committee of the registeed body suspended. (3) The Council shall prescribe in the appointment the powers of the interim
committee and duration of the appointment. 5. (1) A registered body shall keep and maintain such books of account as shall be
necessary to maintain correct records of all its financial matters, so as to enable auditors
to audit the books. Books of account
6. A registered body shall keep and maintain a register containing information
relating to all its members and affiliated members and the register shall be available for
inspection by the Council. Register of members
7. A registered body shall send, for approval by the Council, draft contracts of
service of professional artists in its specialised art form. Contracts of service
8. (1) A registered body shall, with the approval of the Council, determine the
manner in which national or representative arts groups shall represent Zambia on tours or
at international gatherings. Tours

he Council, determine the
manner in which national or representative arts groups shall represent Zambia on tours or
at international gatherings. Tours

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(2) A registered body shall apply to the Council for any financial assistance, or
otherwise, for a national or representative arts group to undertake any artistic activity
within or outside Zambia.
(3) An application under sub-regulation (2) shall be lodged with the Council at the
beginning of each year and shall outline the financial requirements of the registered body
for that year.
9. (1) An associate body other than a provincial arts advisory committee shall apply
to the Council for affiliation in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule.
Application for
affiliation
(2) An associate body shall when applying for affiliation pay the affiliation fees
prescribed in the Third Schedule.
10. Every associate body making an application under sub-regulation (1) of
regulation 10 shall pay an administrative and scrutiny charge prescribed in the Fourth
Schedule.
Administrative and
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(Regulation 2 (1))
Allowances per sitting
Chairman -K25,000
Member -K20,000

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FIRST SCHEDULE
(Regulation 2 (1))
Allowances per sitting
Chairman -K25,000
Member -K20,000

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National Arts Council of Zambia
Application for affiliation as associate body
The Director
P.O. Box
Lusaka
1. We hereby apply for affiliation as an associate body of: (full names of institutional arts association) ................................ 2. Full address, telephone and tele numbers .......................................................................................................................... 3. Founded: (Day, Month and Year) ........................................................................................................................................ 4. We attach hereto the following documents:
(a) two copies of the current constitution of the association;
(b) A memorandum duly signed by the Chairman and the Secretary giving the following:
(i) full names and addresses of the office-bearers;
(ii) the funds available and sources of revenue;
(c) list of names and addresses of any arts institutions or organisations already affiliated to;
(d) minutes of the previous meeting at which the association resolved to apply for affiliation.

s institutions or organisations already affiliated to;
(d) minutes of the previous meeting at which the association resolved to apply for affiliation.

Chairman Secretary
Full name: Full name:
Signature: Signature:
Date of application:

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(Regulation 9 (2))
Affiliation fees Fee units
Primary Schools 50
Secoondary Schools 100
Universities and Colleges 500

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(Regulation 10)
Affiliation and Scrutiny Charge
Fee units
All affiliated bodies:
100

gal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia
FOURTH SCHEDULE
(Regulation 10)
Affiliation and Scrutiny Charge
Fee units
All affiliated bodies:
100

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PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
Rule
1. Title
PART II REGISTRATION, FEES AND CHARGESPART II
REGISTRATION, F EES AND CHARGES
2. Application for registration
3. Fees and Charges
PART III CODE OF CODUCTPART III
CODE OF CODUCT
4. Activities outside Council
5. Prohibition of provision of information to press
6. Prohibition of abuse of funds, etc, of Council
7. Prohibition of representation without authority
8. Standards
9. Promotion of artists
PART IV COMPETITIONS, HONOURS AND AWARDSPART IV
COMPETITIONS , HONOURS AND AWARDS
10. Furnishing of rules to Council
11. Approval of presiding Judge
12. Publicity for competition
13. Adjudicators guidelines

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10. Furnishing of rules to Council
11. Approval of presiding Judge
12. Publicity for competition
13. Adjudicators guidelines

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LICENCES
14. Prohibition of promotion of artistic activity without licence
15. Application for licence as promoter
16. Details on application
Rule
17. Licences not transferable
18. Replacing of licence
19. Waive payment
20. Suspension or cancellation of licence
21. Temporary licence
22. Conditions of temporary licence
23. Application for temporary licence
24. Refund
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F OREIGN ARTISTS UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES IN Z AMBIA
25. Application for clearance
26. Artists from outside Zambia
27. Conditions of clearance
28. Endorsement on application
29. Reasons for refusal
30. Appeal to Minister
31. Cancellation of clearance
32. Clearance fee
33. Cultural exchanges
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34. Voting powers
35. Inspection of accounts
36. Validity period

clearance
32. Clearance fee
33. Cultural exchanges
PART VII GENERALPART VII
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34. Voting powers
35. Inspection of accounts
36. Validity period

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Rules by the Minister
Statutory Instrument
129 of 1995
PART I PRELIMINARYPART I
PRELIMINARY
1. These Rules may be cited as the National Arts Council of Zambia Rules. Title
PART II REGISTRATION, FEES AND CHARGESPART II
REGISTRATION, F EES AND CHARGES
2. An application for registration as a registered body shall be submitted to the
Registrar in NAC Form 1 set out the First Schedule. Application for
registration
3. Every registered body shall pay to the Council the fees or charges prescribed in
the Second Schedule. Fees and charges
PART III CODE OF CONDUCTPART III
CODE OF CONDUCT
4. A member of the Council shall not engage in any activities outside the Council
which may cause discredit to the Council. Activities outside
Council
5. A member of the Council shall not provide information to the press on the
activities of the Council without obtaining prior authorisation from the Council. Prohibition of provision
of information to press
6. A member of the Council shall not abuse funds, premises and property of the
Council.

the Council. Prohibition of provision
of information to press
6. A member of the Council shall not abuse funds, premises and property of the
Council.

Prohibition of abuse of
funds, etc, of Council
7. A member of the Council shall not represent the Council at public artistic
gatherings inside or outside Zambia, without prior authorisation from the Council. Prohibition of
representation without
authorisation

public artistic
gatherings inside or outside Zambia, without prior authorisation from the Council. Prohibition of
representation without
authorisation

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8. Every registered body shall maintain high standards in its respective speciality in
the performing and visual arts. Standards
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COMPETITIONS , HONOURS AND AWARDS
9. The Council shall promote local and international artistic performances and
exhibitions and assist registered bodies in training, research and publications. Promotion of artists
10. Every registered body shall, within two months of registration and prior to the
holding of any competition, furnish the Council, for approval, with the rules relating to the
adjudication of competitive exhibitions and performance of members organisations within
the registered body. Furnishing of rules
11. The Council shall approve the person to preside as Judge in every adjudication
of competitive exhibitions or performance by the registered bodies. Approval of presiding
judge
12. Every registered body shall give adequate publicity whenever it holds any
competitions or adjudication in order to ensure that there is wide participation of all
members of that registered body. Publicity for
competition
13.

competitions or adjudication in order to ensure that there is wide participation of all
members of that registered body. Publicity for
competition
13.

The Council shall in carrying out competitions under these Rules follow
guidelines set out in the Third Schedule. Adjudicators
guidelines
PART V LICENCESPART V
LICENCES
14. A person shall not promote any activity unless he is licensed by the Council. Prohibition of
promotion of artistic
activity without licence
15. An application for a licence, or renewal of a licence, as a promoter shall be in
NAC Form 2 prescribed in the First Schedule and shall be lodged with the Council. Application for licence
as promoter
16. Every application for a licence or renewal of a licence shall be accompanied by
the appropriate fee and a detailed account of the applicant's previous promotions, if any. Details on application

of a licence shall be accompanied by
the appropriate fee and a detailed account of the applicant's previous promotions, if any. Details on application

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17. (1) A licence granted under these Rules shall be personal to the applicant and
shall not be transferable. Licence not
transferable
(2) A holder of a licence under these Rules shall give written notice to the Council
of-
(a) any proposed alteration to or
(b) the occurrence of any event which he knows affects or may affect in any
material respect any matter in respect of which he was required to supply
information to the Council in the course of his application for that licence;
(3) A holder of a licence shall obtain the consent of the Council before-
(a) implementing any alteration referred to in paragraph (a) of sub-rule (2). (b) taking an action resulting from any event referred to in paragraph (b) of
sub-rule (2). (4) A licensee shall not carry on, nor hold himself out, as carrying on any promotions
other than that permitted by his licence. 18. Where the Council is satisified that a licence has been inadvertently lost,
destoyed or defaced, the Council shall replace the licence on payment by the licence of
the prescribed fee. Replacing of licence
19.

advertently lost,
destoyed or defaced, the Council shall replace the licence on payment by the licence of
the prescribed fee. Replacing of licence
19.

Where the Council considers it appropriate in exceptional circumstances the
Council may wiave payment of all or part of the fee which would otherwise be payable
under these Rules. Waive payment
20. (1) The Council may suspend, or cancel a promotor's licence if the promoter
violates any of the provisions of the Act or these Rules or is in breach of the terms of the
contract with the artist he is promoting,
Suspension or
cancellation of licence
(2) Where the Council suspends or cancels a promoter's licence, the Council shall
outline the conditions of the suspension or cancellation in the letter communicating the
suspension or cancellation to the promoter. (3) A promoter who is aggrieved with the Council's decision to suspend or cancel his
licence may appeal to the Minister within seven days.

e promoter. (3) A promoter who is aggrieved with the Council's decision to suspend or cancel his
licence may appeal to the Minister within seven days.

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21. The Council may grant a temporary licence to a charitable organisation or a
similar insitution or to an individual for purposes of promoting an artistic activity for a
specified period of time, if the Council is satisfied that such a promotion will not result into
pecuniary gain to the promoter. Temporary licence
22. The Council may, in granting a temporary licence under rule 21, attach to the
licence the terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the promoter taking into account the
nature and purpose of the promotion, and any fees to be paid, if any, and the monitoring
of the promotion by the Council. Conditions of
temporary licence
23. An application for a temporary licence shall be in NAC Form 3 prescribed in the
First Schedule. Application for
temporary licence
24. Where it appears to the Council that owing to the exceptional cirumstances of
a particular case, the retention by the Council of a fee which has been paid by a promoter
would be inequitable, the Couincil may refund all or part of the fee to the promoter.

ention by the Council of a fee which has been paid by a promoter
would be inequitable, the Couincil may refund all or part of the fee to the promoter.

Refund
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25. (1) Every promoter from outside Zambia who seeks to promote an artist or art
dealer, in Zambia shall apply to the Council for clearance not less than three calendar
months prior to the holding of any artistic activity. Application for
clearance
(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be in NAC Form 4 prescribed in
the First Schedule. 26. (1) An artist or art dealer from outside Zambia shall not undertake any artistic
activity, or the public promotion of that activity, without a clearance certificate issued by
the Council. Artists from outside
Zambia
(2) The artist or art dealer referred to in sub-rule (1) shall apply to the Council in
NAC Form 4 prescribed in the First Schedule.

rom outside
Zambia
(2) The artist or art dealer referred to in sub-rule (1) shall apply to the Council in
NAC Form 4 prescribed in the First Schedule.

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27. Where the Council decides to give clearance to a promoter, artist or art dealer,
it may attach such conditions as it considers necessary and may include the following:
(a) that a representative of the Council may be present at some public artistic
activities;
(b) that a local artist or artistic group may accompany the artist from outside
Zambia during the public artistic activities; and
(c) that the artist from outside Zambia may be requested to conduct
workshops, clinics or training sessions for local artists to help promote the
artistic excellence of local artists. Conditions of
clearance
28. Every application for clearance shall be endorsed by two representatives of the
appropriate registered body supporting such appliction. Endorsement on
application
29. (1) On receipt of the application for clearance the Council shall without undue
delay give or refuse to give clearance to the promoter. Reasons for refusal
(2) Where a Council refuses to give clearance it shall furnish reasons for such
refusal. 30.

se to give clearance to the promoter. Reasons for refusal
(2) Where a Council refuses to give clearance it shall furnish reasons for such
refusal. 30.

An applicant whose application has been rejected by the Council may appeal
to the Minister within twenty-one days. Appeal to Minister
31. During the artistic activities of an artist from outside Zambia, the Council shall,
in consultation with the appropriate registered body reserve the right to cancel the
clearance of the artist if the continuation of the artistic activity is, in the opinion of the
Council, repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the provision of any law for the time being in
force in Zambia or that the artistic activity is contrary to public interest. Cancellation of
clearance
32. A promoter of the artist from outside Zambia shall pay a clearance fee to the
Council calculated as ten per centum of the expected income or five thousand fee units
whichever is the less before the clearance certificate is issued. Clearance fee
33. All artistic activities which are non comercial and are promoted on a cultural
exchange basis between the Government of the Republic of Zambia and foreign
governments shall be cleared by the Council and no fee and such clearance shall be on
condition that to the artist, or promoter does not realise any income as a result of the
artistic activity.

and no fee and such clearance shall be on
condition that to the artist, or promoter does not realise any income as a result of the
artistic activity.

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34. Every member of the Council shall have one vote in all meetings of the Council
or a committee created by the Council.
Voting powers
35. All books of account and financial records of registered bodies shall be subject
to inspection by the Council or any auditor appointed by the Council to carry out such
inspection.
Inspection of accounts
36. Every clearance certificate, licence or any authorisation given by the Council
shall specify the period of validity.
Validity period
37. Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these rules shall be guilty
of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exeeding five thousand
penalty units.
Offences and
penalties

ese rules shall be guilty
of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exeeding five thousand
penalty units.
Offences and
penalties

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NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF Z AMBIA NAC F ORM 1
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS REGISTERED BODY
To: The Register of National Arts Associatios
P.O. Box
Lusaka
1. We hereby apply for registration of: (Full names of Association)
2. Full address, telephone number and location of the headquarters of the Association:
3. Founded: Day, (Month and Year)
4. Current affiliated Provincial Associations:
5. Other affiliated Associations:
6. Current number of affiliated clubs:
7. We attach hereto the following documents:
(a) Two copies of the current consitution of the association or organisation;
(b) A memorandum duly signed by the Chairman and Secretary giving the following information:
(i) the names and addresses of the office bearers of the asociation or organisation;
(ii) the funds available and the sources of revenue;
(iii) the principal and other places of operation;
(iv) details of past actitivies, future plans and budgetary requirements for current and subsequent years.

he principal and other places of operation;
(iv) details of past actitivies, future plans and budgetary requirements for current and subsequent years.

(c) A list of names and addresses of all International arts federations to wich the Association is affiliated. (d) A list of names and addresses of all clubs affiliated to the Association. (e) Minutes of the previous annual general meeting of the Association at which the association resolved to apply
for registration. (f) Statement on the programme of action, both short and long term. Full name................................................................... Full Name .................................................................. Signature .................................................................. Signature .................................................................. Chairman .................................................................. Secretary ..................................................................

airman .................................................................. Secretary ..................................................................

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APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE AS A PROMOTER
(Rule 15)
To: The Director of the Council
P.O. Box
Lusaka
1. Full name and promotional name, if any, or promoter:
2. Full address, telephone number and telefax numbers of promoter:
3. Full physical address of busines premises:
4. Full name and address of bankers (for reference purposes):
5. Type of artistic activity expected to be promoted during the validity of licence:
6. Venue or venues and proposed dates (where known) for artistic activity:
7. List of previous major promotions, if any, and dates when the took place;
8. Endorsement by two representatives of the appropriate registered body:
(a) Name of registered body;
(b) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
9. Name of applicant:
10. Signature of applicant:
11. Date of application:

ure:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
9. Name of applicant:
10. Signature of applicant:
11. Date of application:

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APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY LICENCE AS A PROMOTER
(Rule 21)
To: The Director of the Council
P.O. Box
Lusaka
1. Full name and promotional name, if any:
2. Full name, telephone and telefax numbers of promoter:
3. Full physical address of the business premises:
4. Type of artistic activity to be promoted:
5. Venue or venues and proposed dates for the artistic activity:
6. Endorsement by two representatives of the appropriate registered body:
(a) Name of registered body;
(b) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
7. Name of applicant:
8. Signature of applicant:
9. Date of application:

ature:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
7. Name of applicant:
8. Signature of applicant:
9. Date of application:

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APPLICATION FOR CLEARANCE FOR FOREIGN ARTISTS
(Rule 25)
(to be received not less than 3 months prior to the activity)
To: The Director of the Council
P.O. Box
Lusaka
1. Full names of foreign promoter:/artist/art dealer:
2. Full address, telephone and telefax numbers of foreign promoter: artist/art dealer:
3. Full names of local counterpart promoter:
4. Full address, telephone and telefax numbers of local counterpart promoter:
5. Full names and address of the main artist and promotional name, if any, of the artist to be promoted in Zambia and
country or countries of origin:
6. Full names and address of agent or manager of the foreign artists:
7. Full list of all individual members of the entourage together with their individual details of passport numbers, issuing
authorities and dates of expiry:
8. Proposed dates of entry into and exit from Zambia:
9. List of proposed venues for the artistic activity:
10.

suing
authorities and dates of expiry:
8. Proposed dates of entry into and exit from Zambia:
9. List of proposed venues for the artistic activity:
10.

Full list of equipment, instruments, materials, to be temporarily imported into Zambia for the artistic activity and to be
exported after the artistic activity has been completed:
11. List of items intended to be sold in Zambia, and their values during or after the artistic activity:
12. The application is to be accompanied with:
(a) a copy of a valid local counterpart promoter's licence. (b) a copy of a contract between the artist/agent/manager and the promoters with details of payment
arrangements. (c) a non-refundable administrative and scrutiny charge. (N.B. The clearance fee of ten per cent of the estimated
gross income of the artistic activity shall be paid when the Council approves the application). 13. Endorsement by two representatives of the appropriate registered body:
(a) Name of registered body:
(b) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
14. Name of applicant:
15. Signature of applicant:
16.

Designation:
Signature:
(c) Name of official:
Designation:
Signature:
(d) Date of endorsement:
14. Name of applicant:
15. Signature of applicant:
16.

Date of application:
Please note that no promotion of the artistic activity, by advertisement or otherwise, outlined in this application is allowed to
be undertaken in any manner before a clearance certificate is obtained from the Council, and failure to comply with this
Council Rule may render the application invalid.

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Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia
SECOND SCHEDULE
(Rule 3)
FEES AND CHARGES
Fee Units
1. Registered as a registered body 100
2. Replacement of a certificate of registration 50
3. Annual subscription to the Council 3500
4. Licence as a promoter 3000
(individual/promotional organisation)
5. Replacement of licence 2000
6. Licence as a promoter 5000
(tourist establishments)
7. Replacement of Licence 3000
8. Clearance certificate for foreign artists 10% of estimated
gross income of artistic
activity or 5000 fee units
whichever is the less
9. Administrative and scrutiny charge for all
applications to the Council 200

ross income of artistic
activity or 5000 fee units
whichever is the less
9. Administrative and scrutiny charge for all
applications to the Council 200

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Copyright Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of the Republic of Zambia
THIRD SCHEDULE
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA
(Rule 13)
ADJUDICATORS GUIDELINES
N.B. The NAC should look at the existing Adjudicators Guidelines and incorporate them in this Schedule with inclusions,
if any, or those forms of the arts not already included.