Chief’s Act (Cap. 22:03). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Legislation Date 1967 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the recognition, appointment and functions of Paramount Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, Chiefs, Sub-Chiefs, Councillors, Group Village Headmen and Village Headmen; and for certain aspects of District Administration and for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural development Institution Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract The Act makes provision for certain aspects of district administration and the recognition, appointment and functions of Chiefs and Village Headmen. The Act sets out the functions and powers of various local public officers and in particular of Chiefs. They shall carry out the traditional functions of the office under customary law in so far as the discharge of such functions is not contrary to the Constitution or any written law. Full text English Website www.malawilii.org