National Communication Act No. 24
(l)
represent South Sudan in regional and international forums related to operation, management
and regulation of the communication sector;
(m)
receive complaints against any Licenced service provider and deal with such complaints in
accordance with the provisions of this Act and applicable regulations;
(n)
establish a numbering system to be used for all communication services and manage its
resources in accordance with the adopted national numbering plan;
(o)
advise the Government with respect to development of information and communication
technology and all other matters related to proper regulation of communication industry;
(p)
collect and disseminate data related to the communication sector for benefit of the end users
and for the purpose of raising public awareness in relation to the importance of the sector
and its impact to socio-economic development;
(q)
undertake control, inspection, follow up and supervision of all communication activities
in South Sudan to ensure that public communication Licensees are able to provide
communication services at rates that are consistent with efficient and continuous service
provision and financial viability;
(r)
propose draft laws and regulations related to the communication sector and submit them to
relevant authorities within Government;
(s)
enhance the role of South Sudan as a model country in the field of communication both at
the regional and international levels;
(t)
conform service delivery within the sector to scientific and technological advancement in the
field of communication taking into consideration emerging health and environmental
standards and collaborating with educational and research institutions to keep pace with new
developments in the field;
(u)
promote and encourage the expansion of communication services in South Sudan;
(v)
assure privacy, security and confidentiality within communication services;
(w)
establish a national postal system for addresses and postal codes;
(x)
set designs and specifications for postal and postage stamps and approve their issuance;
(y)
authorize specialized Information and Communication Technology, postal training centers
and approve issuance of certificates by those centers in accordance with regulations;
(z)
own and dispose of movable and immovable property as necessary in accordance with
regulations and as approved by the Minister;
(aa)
recruit and retain staff as necessary for achieving its objectives and in accordance with
applicable civil service laws and regulations;
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