Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2016 71 (3) The members of the House of Chiefs shall annually elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the House of Chiefs, from amongst themselves. (4) Notwithstanding clause (3), the assumption of office as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the House of Chiefs shall rotate annually amongst the chiefs from each province. (5) The functions of the House of Chiefs are to — (a) consider and discuss a Bill relating to custom or tradition referred to it by the President, before the Bill is introduced into the National Assembly; (b) initiate, discuss and make recommendations to the National Assembly regarding socio-economic development in the Province; (c) initiate, discuss and decide on matters relating to customary law and practice; (d) initiate, discuss and make recommendations to a local authority regarding the welfare of communities in a local authority; (e) make proposals on areas in customary law that require codification; (f) advise the Government on traditional and customary matters; and (g) perform other functions as prescribed. 170. (1) A Member of the House of Chiefs— (a) shall hold office for a term of five years and is eligible for election for a further term of five years; and (b) may resign by one month’s notice, in writing, to the Chairperson. (2) The office of a member of the House of Chiefs becomes vacant if the Chief— (a) dies; (b) ceases to be a chief; (c) resigns; Tenure of office and vacancy