constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 (3) In the performance of their functions, traditional leaders are not subject to the direction or control of any person or authority, except as may be prescribed in an Act of Parliament. (4) An Act of Parliament must provide for the regulation of the conduct of traditional leaders. 283 Appointment and removal of traditional leaders An Act of Parliament must provide for the following, in accordance with the prevailing culture, customs, traditions and practices of the communities concerned-(a) the appointment, suspension, succession and removal of traditional leaders; (b) the creation and resuscitation of chieftainships; and (c) the resolution of disputes concerning the appointment, suspension, succession and removal of traditional leaders; but-(i) the appointment, removal and suspension of Chiefs must be done by the President on the recommendation of the provincial assembly of Chiefs through the National Council of Chiefs and the Minister responsible for traditional leaders and in accordance with the traditional practices and traditions of the communities concerned; (ii) disputes concerning the appointment, suspension and removal of traditional leaders must be resolved by the President on the recommendation of the provincial assembly of Chiefs through the Minister responsible for traditional leaders; (iii) the Act must provide measures to ensure that all these matters are dealt with fairly and without regard to political considerations; (iv) the Act must provide measures to safeguard the integrity of traditional institutions and their independence from political interference. 284 Remuneration and benefits of traditional leaders (1) An Act of Parliament must provide for the remuneration and benefits of traditional leaders to be fixed with the approval of the President given on the recommendation of the Minister responsible for finance and after consultation with the Minister responsible for traditional leaders. (2) The remuneration of a traditional leader must be charged upon and paid out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. (3) The remuneration of a traditional leader must not be reduced while he or she holds or acts in the office concerned. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 120