48 No. 2 of 2016] Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) (a) investigate the matter relating to the impeachment of the President; and (b) report to the Chief Justice as to whether or not the particulars of the allegations specified in the motion have been substantiated. (6) The President has the right to appear and be represented before the tribunal during its investigation. (7) The Chief Justice shall, on receipt of the report referred to in clause (5) (b), immediately submit the report to the National Assembly. (8) Where the tribunal reports that the particulars of an allegation against the President— (a) is not substantiated, the National Assembly shall, on a motion supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the Members of Parliament, taken by secret ballot, resolve that— (i) the President did not commit the violations specified in the motion; and (ii) further proceedings shall not be taken with respect to the allegation; or (b) is substantiated, the National Assembly shall, on a motion supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of the Members of Parliament, taken by secret ballot, resolve that the President has committed the violations specified in the motion and that the President should cease to hold office forthwith. (9) The President shall, on the passing of a resolution in accordance with— (a) clause (7) (a), resume to perform the executive functions; or (b) clause (7) (b), cease to hold office and be amenable to prosecution without the need to lift the immunity under Article 98. (10) Where a motion is moved in accordance with clause (1), the President shall not dissolve Parliament. (11) This Article applies to the Vice-President.

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