• Procedure in parliament The Gap Filling information is also contained in the document entitled ‘Drafting Instruments’ noted above. 17. Drafting The following Principal Drafters were appointed by the Select Committee: a) Justice Moses Chinhengo, b) Mr. Brian Crozier and c) Mrs. Priscilla Madzonga. These Drafters were chosen for their competence and expertise in drafting. They were assisted by a Drafting Committee comprising of 5 nominees from each of the political parties represented in Parliament and two others nominated by the Chiefs Council. The Select Committee produced Drafting Instructions to guide the drafters in their work. The drafting process was scheduled to be completed in 35 days. Up to the time this Final Draft Constitution was produced, the drafting process had cumulatively taken 102 days. In January 2012, the Preliminary Draft was produced which was interrogated by the Select Committee culminating in fresh instructions to the Drafters. In order to expedite the work of the Select Committee, the Co-chairpersons’ Forum was established to interrogate the draft. It comprised of the following: • Hon. M. P. Mangwana • Hon. D. T. Mwonzora • Hon. E. T. Mkhosi • Dr. Alex Magaisa • Mr. Godwills Masimirembwa • Mr. Josephat Tshuma The Chairpersons’ Forum produced a report which was adopted by the Select Committee. The report formed the basis for fresh instructions to the Drafters. A First Draft was then produced at the end of April 2012. After receipt of comments from political parties the Select Committee sat to interrogate same and produced a document on agreed and disagreed issues. This document was referred to the Management Committee. Mr. Speaker Sir, during the course of drafting, disagreements emerged on issues relating to Dual citizenship, Devolution, Attorney General, the Executive and the National Prosecution Authority. These matters were referred to the Management Committee for resolution. The 18 The Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) Report to Parliament, February 2013

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