70 No. 2 of 2016] Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) (e) election of councillors; and (f) the effective implementation of this Part. PART XII CHIEFTAINCY AND HOUSE OF CHIEFS Institution of chieftaincy and traditional institutions 165. (1) The institution of chieftaincy and traditional institutions are guaranteed and shall exist in accordance with the culture, customs and traditions of the people to whom they apply. (2) Parliament shall not enact legislation which— (a) confers on a person or authority the right to recognise or withdraw the recognition of a chief; or (b) derogates from the honour and dignity of the institution of chieftaincy. Status of institution of chieftaincy 166. The institution of chieftaincy— (a) is a corporation sole with perpetual succession and capacity to sue and be sued; and (b) has capacity to hold property in trust for its subjects. Rights and privileges of chiefs 167. A chief— (a) may own property in a personal capacity; and (b) shall enjoy privileges and benefits— (i) bestowed on the office of chief by or under culture, custom and tradition; and (ii) attached to the office of chief, as prescribed. Participation of chiefs in public affairs 168. (1) Subject to clause (2), a chief may seek and hold a public office. (2) A chief who seeks to hold office in a political party or election or appointment to a State office, except that of councillor, shall abdicate the chief’s throne. (3) The role of a chief in the management, control and sharing of natural and other resources in the Chiefdom shall be prescribed. House of Chiefs and function 169. (1) There is established a House of Chiefs. (2) The House of Chiefs shall consist of five chiefs from each province, elected by the chiefs in a Province, as prescribed.