Zanzibar Law Society — Become a Member
- Mchina Mwanzo Street, Unguja
- P.O. Box 3319, Zanzibar
Membership
ZLS membership is open to all advocates and notaries public registered under the relevant laws of Zanzibar, together with all persons registered and admitted under the Zanzibar Law Society Act. The Society currently has between 300 and 400 practising and non-practising members.
Section 8 of the Act
Categories of Membership
Advocates & Notaries Public
Registered respectively under the relevant laws of Zanzibar.
Registered Members
Persons registered and admitted under the Zanzibar Law Society Act.
Honorary Members
Distinguished persons appointed by the Council for life or a defined period. Not required to pay any subscription.
Sections 10, 11 & 13 of the Act
Rights, Subscriptions & Discipline
Rights & Privileges
All members enjoy the same rights. Practising members may vote at General Assemblies; only a practising member resident in Zanzibar is eligible for election to the Council.
Annual Subscription
Fixed from time to time by the Council and payable by members prior to the Society's Annual General Assembly each year.
Discipline
The Council may suspend, expel or deprive a member of their rights on grounds prescribed under the Society's Rules, only after a reasonable opportunity to answer any allegations.
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