| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
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Permanent |
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National Assembly
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| Date of creation |
The Committee was created in February 1999 as appointed by Parliament. |
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| Membership |
The Committee is composed of 8 members who are selected by the Standing Orders Committee for a one-year term based on political party and gender representation, taking into consideration experience and qualifications of members.
Composition by sex: 6 men (75%), 2 women (25%) |
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| Subjects dealt with |
1. Consideration of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility in Zambia;
2. Consideration of the rights of orphans and vulnerable children in orphanages;
3. Consideration of gender in national development.
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Committee on Legal Affairs, Governance, Human Rights, Gender Matters and Child Affairs
National Assembly of Zambia
Parliament Road
P.O. Box 31299
Lusaka
Zambia
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| Website |
http://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/208
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Cornelius Mweetwa |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
(260) (211) 227404 |
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| E-mail |
cmweetwa@gmail.com
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Doris Katai K. Mwinga |
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Clerk of the National Assembly |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+260 211 292 425/36
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| Fax |
+260 211 292 252 |
| E-mail |
clerk@parliament.gov.zm |
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| Name |
Ms. Geoffrey Zalo |
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Clerk of Committee |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+260 211 292 425 |
| Fax |
+260 211 292 252 |
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