Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2016 21 LEGISLATURE Legislative Authority 6. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Articles 62 to 78 inclusive and the substitution therefor of the following: Repeal and replacement of Articles 62 to 78 61. The legislative authority of the Republic derives from the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a manner that protects this Constitution and promotes the democratic governance of the Republic. Principles of legislative authority 62. (1) There is established the Parliament of Zambia which consists of the President and the National Assembly. Parliament, vesting of legislative authority and Members of Parliament (2) The legislative authority of the Republic is vested in and exercised by Parliament. (3) A person or body, other than Parliament, shall not have power to enact legislation, except as conferred by this Constitution. (4) A member of the National Assembly shall be referred to as a Member of Parliament. 63. (1) Parliament shall enact legislation through Bills passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the President. (2) The National Assembly shall oversee the performance of executive functions by— Functions of Parliament and National Assembly (a) ensuring equity in the distribution of national resources amongst the people of Zambia; (b) appropriating funds for expenditure by State organs, State institutions, provincial administration, local authorities and other bodies; (c) scrutinising public expenditure, including defence, constitutional and special expenditure; (d) approving public debt before it is contracted; and (e) approving international agreements and treaties before these are acceded to or ratified. 64. (1) A Member of Parliament or Minister may introduce a Bill in the National Assembly. (2) The expenses of drafting and introducing a Bill in the National Assembly shall be a charge on the Consolidated Fund. 65. (1) A Money Bill shall be introduced by a Minister. Introduction of Bills in National Assembly Money Bills