language. This facilitates communication among people in all parts of the country and also promotes cultural unity77. 17.3. The Constitution provides that every person has the right to use the language of their choice and to participate in the cultural life of their choice. 17.4. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Act came into operation in 1985 and seeks to provide for a feasible and efficient administration of the Arts and Culture Industry78. The role of the Council has since expanded mainly due to the many activities it carries out and the expectations of the artists and the public. Therefore, there are many changes that should be made; hence a new Act to encompass all the changes is under way. 17.5. The National Library and Documentation Service Act established the National Library and Documentation Service whose functions include promotion of the widespread enjoyment in Zimbabwe of publications of an educational, scientific, cultural, recreational or sporting value79. Administrative Measures 17.6. In respect of arts and culture, Government has ensured that every school establishes a department of arts and culture and that these are timetabled and properly supervised by the Head, the District and the Provincial Offices. Arts and Culture Inter-House Competitions have also been introduced in schools. The competitions are meant to motivate and 77 Section 6 of the Constitution 78 Chapter 25:07 79 Chapter 25: 10 Page | 48