Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2016 35 (3) The Speaker shall, on receipt of the notice of motion submitted in accordance with clause (2), cause a copy of the notice of motion to be given to the Minister or Provincial Minister. (4) The notice of motion to censure a Minister or Provincial Minister shall not be debated until after the expiry of seven days from the date the notice of motion is submitted to the Speaker. (5) The National Assembly may pass a vote of censure on a Minister or Provincial Minister by resolution supported by twothirds of the votes of the Members of Parliament. 88. (1) A citizen may petition the National Assembly to initiate the enactment, amendment or repeal of legislation. (2) A citizen may comment on a deliberation, statement or decision of the National Assembly. Right to petition and make comments (3) The manner of petitioning and commenting referred to in this Article shall be prescribed. 89. (1) The National Assembly shall facilitate public involvement in the legislative process. Public access and participation (2) The National Assembly or a parliamentary committee shall not exclude the public or media from its sittings, unless there are justifiable reasons for the exclusion and the Speaker informs the public or media of the reasons. 8. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Parts VI to XIV inclusive and the substitution therefor of the following: Repeal and replacement of Parts VI to XIV PART VII EXECUTIVE Executive Authority 90. The Executive authority derives from the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a manner compatible with the principles of social justice and for the people’s well-being and benefit. Principles of executive authority 91. (1) There shall be a President of the Republic who shall be the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force. Presidency and vesting of executive authority (2) The executive authority of the State vests in the President and, subject to this Constitution, shall be exercised directly by the President or through public officers or other persons appointed by the President.