Chief’s Act (Cap. 22:03). País/Territorio Malawi Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1967 (2007) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn 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. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Tierra y suelos Palabra clave Desarrollo agrícola Institución Derechos tradicionales/derechos consuetudinarios Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.malawilii.org