74 No. 2 of 2016] Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Constitutional Office Holders Secretary to Cabinet 176. (1) There shall be a Secretary to the Cabinet who shall be appointed by the President, in consultation with the Civil Service Commission, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. (2) The Secretary to the Cabinet shall— (a) be chief advisor to the President on the management of the public service; (b) be the head of the public service and responsible to the President for securing the general efficiency and effectiveness of the public service; (c) ensure that public services are delivered to the public efficiently; (d) in accordance with instructions of the President— (i) arrange the affairs of Cabinet; (ii) attend meetings of Cabinet; (iii) cause to be written and kept minutes of meetings of Cabinet; and (iv) convey decisions made by Cabinet to appropriate authorities; (e) monitor the implementation of Government policies and Cabinet decisions; and (f) perform other functions as prescribed. (3) A person qualifies to be appointed as Secretary to the Cabinet if that person has or had at least ten years experience as a permanent secretary or equivalent rank. (4) The term of office of the Secretary to the Cabinet shall be five years, subject to renewal for further terms. (5) The Secretary to the Cabinet may resign from office by giving three months’ notice, in writing, to the President. AttorneyGeneral 177. (1) There shall be an Attorney-General, who shall be appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. (2) The Attorney-General shall not hold another public office. (3) The Attorney-General shall be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge.