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Who does what?
These summaries are practical civic guidance. Exact powers and procedures remain governed by Zambia’s Constitution and applicable legislation.
National lawmaking and constituency representation
Member of Parliament (MP)
- ✓Represent constituency concerns in the National Assembly
- ✓Debate and pass national laws
- ✓Scrutinise national policy, budgets and public spending
- ✓Connect constituents with national institutions without replacing service-delivery agencies
When to approach this office
National legislation, parliamentary representation, national budgets and issues requiring attention from central government.
Ward representation within the local authority
Ward Councillor
- ✓Represent residents in council decisions
- ✓Raise ward priorities in council planning and budgeting
- ✓Follow local service-delivery concerns
- ✓Communicate council decisions and community needs
When to approach this office
Local roads, drainage, markets, waste, community facilities and other council matters in your ward.
Political leadership of a city, municipal or district council
Mayor or Council Chairperson
- ✓Provide civic leadership for the council
- ✓Preside over council business as provided by law
- ✓Support accountable local planning and public engagement
- ✓Represent the local authority in official civic matters
When to approach this office
Council-wide priorities, unresolved cross-ward matters and the strategic direction of the local authority.
Operational delivery by council departments
Local Authority Administration
- ✓Implement approved council plans and budgets
- ✓Manage council services and facilities
- ✓Process service requests, permits and local records
- ✓Provide technical updates on council projects
When to approach this office
A specific service request, permit, council bill or operational problem that needs action by the responsible department.
Leader public record
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Members of Parliament
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Mayors and council chairpersons
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Elected Members of Parliament
Representatives for constituencies across Zambia.
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Mayors and Council Chairpersons
Local-authority leaders for districts and councils.
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Where should I take an issue?
National law, policy or national budget
Your MP or the responsible national ministry
Ward-level council service or local priority
Your ward councillor and relevant council department
Council-wide planning or unresolved multi-ward concern
Mayor or council chairperson and council administration
A promised project or public commitment
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Members
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Corrections
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