Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2016 259. (1) Where a person is empowered to make a nomination or an appointment to a public office, that person shall ensure— 103 Nominations and appointments (a) that the person being nominated or appointed has the requisite qualification to discharge the functions of the office, as prescribed or specified in public office circulars or establishment registers; (b) that fifty percent of each gender is nominated or appointed from the total available positions, unless it is not practicable to do so; and (c) equitable representation of the youth and persons with disabilities, where these qualify for nomination or appointment. (2) A person empowered to make a nomination or appointment to a public office shall, where possible, ensure that the nomination or appointment reflects the regional diversity of the people of Zambia. 260. A person assuming a public office, member of the House of Chiefs, and presidential appointee, shall take an Oath of Office and such other oath, as prescribed, before carrying out the duties of office. Oath of office and prescribed oaths 261. A person holding a public office shall act in accordance with a code of conduct and ethics, as prescribed for that office. Code of conduct and ethics 262. A person holding a public office shall not act in a manner, or be in a position, where the personal interest of that person conflicts, or is likely to conflict, with the performance of the functions of office. Conflict of interest 263. A person holding a public office shall, before assuming office or leaving office, make a declaration of their assets and liabilities, as prescribed. Declaration of assets 264. (1) A public officer, chief and member of the House of Chiefs, shall be paid such emoluments as recommended by the relevant authority or commission and determined by the Emoluments Commission. Emoluments payable under Constitution (2) The emoluments of a State officer, councillor, Constitutional office holder and a judge shall be determined by the Emoluments Commission, as prescribed.