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perform such other functions and duties as necessary for the implementation of this Act and
applicable regulations.
CHAPTER III
MANAGEMENT OF THE AUTHORITY
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Establishment and Constitution of the Board.
(1)
There shall be established a Board for the management of the Authority which shall perform
all functions and duties of the Authority.
(2)
Members of the Board shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the
Competent Minister and shall be comprised of the following categories:
(a)
a non-full time Chairperson;
(b)
a Vice-Chairperson;
(c)
six other members representing relevant Government Agencies
sector; and
(d)
the Director General of the Authority who shall be an ex-officio member and
Secretary to the Board.
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(3)
In appointing the Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and the six other members of the Board, the
appointing authority shall take into considerations aspects of; core competencies, experience,
knowledge, equity, diversity and gender balancing of the Board.
(4)
The functions of Chairperson and of Director General shall not vest in one person at any
time.
Functions and Powers of the Board.
(1)
The Board shall set the general policy of the Authority, supervise and review its business,
promote the achievement of its objectives and exercise the Authority’s powers on sound
management principles.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of sub-section (1) of this section, the Board shall exercise the
following functions and powers:
(a)
approve necessary plans to improve and promote management of the Authority;
(b)
approve methods of costing and pricing of communication services;
(c)
appoint and relieve employees of the Authority in grade four (IV) and above in
accordance with National Civil Service Laws;
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