RESERVE BANK OF ZIMBABWE 239. Establishment and object of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. 240. Structure and functions of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. CHAPTER XVI LOCAL GOVERNMENT PART I PRELIMINARY 241. Tiers of government. 242. Principles of local government. 243. Local government finances. PART 11 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT 244. Provinces. 245. Provincial councils. 246. Functions of provincial councils. 247. Provincial Governors. PART III LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR URBAN AND RURAL AREAS 248. Urban local authorities. 249. Districts and district local authorities. 250. Functions of local authorities. 251. Elections to local authorities. CHAPTER XVII TRADITIONAL LEADERS 252. Recognition of traditional leadership. 253. Recognition and appointment of Chiefs. 254. Councils of Chiefs. CHAPTER XVIII GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS AS TO COMMISSIONS 255. Interpretation in Part 1 256. Commissions to be independent. 257. Membership of Commissions and conditions of service of members. 258. Members of Commissions to take oaths of loyalty and office. - 11 -