Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 eSwatini (3) The membership of Ligunqa includes the indvuna referred to in Section 235(2) and some members of Emabekankhosi (king-makers) determined in accordance with Swazi law and custom. (4) iNgwenyama, from time to time, consults all or some of the members of Ligunqa on important or sensitive matters or disputes including matters of succession connected with the monarchy. (5) Ligunqa will also advise iNgwenyama, the Ndlovukazi as Queen Regent where that advice is necessary in the national interest to ensure the stability and continuity of the monarchy. 231. Liqoqo (1) The Liqoqo is an advisory council whose members are appointed by iNgwenyama from the membership of bantfwabenkhosi (emalangeni), tikhulu (chiefs) and persons who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation. (2) Where necessary the members of Liqoqo may be appointed by the Ndlovukazi as Queen Regent. (3) Liqoqo traditionally advises iNgwenyama on disputes in connection with the selection of tikhulu (chiefs) boundaries of chiefdoms and any other matter iNgwenyama may assign for their advice in confidence. (4) A judicial officer, member of Parliament or of a service commission shall not at the same time qualify to be a member of Liqoqo. (5) A member of Liqoqo shall hold office for a period not exceeding five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment and shall vacate office where the member— dies; resigns; or is removed from office by iNgwenyama or Ndlovukazi as Queen Regent. (6) A member of Liqoqo shall, before assuming office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and due execution of office set out in the Second Schedule. (7) Liqoqo is convened and traditionally presided over by iNgwenyama who may assign this responsibility to any person designated by him for that purpose. 232. Sibaya (the Swazi National Council) (1) The people through Sibaya constitute the highest policy and advisory council (Libandla) of the nation. (2) The Sibaya is the Swazi National Council constituted by Bantfwabenkhosi, the tikhulu of the realm and all adult citizens gathered at the official residence of the Ndlovukazi under the chairmanship of iNgwenyama who may delegate this function to any official. (3) Sibaya functions as the annual general meeting of the nation but may be convened at anytime to present the views of the nation on pressing and controversial national issues. 233. Tikhulu (Chiefs) (1) Chiefs are the footstool of iNgwenyama and iNgwenyama rules through the Chiefs. (2) The iNgwenyama may appoint any person to be chief over any area. (3) The general rule is that every umphakatsi (Chief’s residence) is headed by a chief who is appointed by iNgwenyama after the chief has been selected by the lusendvo (family council) and shall vacate office in like manner. By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 83