Freedom of Information
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4. (1) The provisions of a written law in force immediately before
the commencement of this Act prohibiting, restricting or providing for
disclosure of information under the control of a public authority shall
have no effect to the extent to which those provisions are inconsistent
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Construction
of other laws
prohibiting or
restricting
disclosure or
providing for
access
(2) In any law enacted after the commencement of this Act (other
than a law amending this Act), any provision restricting the rights and
obligations provided for in this Act shall have no effect.
PART II
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THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMISSION
5. (1) There is hereby established the Public Information
Commission which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession
and a common seal, capable of suing and of being sued in its corporate
name, and with power, subject to the provisions of the Act, to do all
15 such things as a body corporate may by law perform.
(2) The provisions of the First Schedule shall apply to the
Commission.
The
Commission
6. (1) The Commission shall consist of the following part-time
members:
(a) one legal practitioner;
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(b) two members nominated by media organisations; and
(c ) two members who shall be reputable persons.
Composition
of
Commission
(2) For purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection (1) A reputable
“person ” means a person who has attained recognition in that person’s
25 profession or office.
(3) The members shall be appointed by the appointments
Committee of the National Assembly.
(4) The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected
by the members from among their number.
(5) A person shall not be appointed as a member of the
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Commission if that person —
(a) is not a citizen of Zambia;
(b) is not permanently resident in Zambia;
(c ) is a public servant or a holder of any remunerated position
under the state;
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(d) is a member of Parliament or of a district, municipal or city
council; or
(e) is an office-bearer in or an employee of a political party.
N.A.B 14, 2002