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(d)
endorse and present the organizational structure, terms and conditions of the employees
of the Authority to the Competent Minister for approval;
(e)
conclude contracts and agreements on behalf of the Authority in accordance with
applicable policies of the Government;
(f)
approve the draft annual budget of the Authority and submit it to Government for final
approval;
(g)
submit final accounts and financial statements of the Authority to the Minister for
submission to the Council of Ministers within the first half of the following year;
(h)
establish internal rules of procedure for the organization and for conducting its work
and meetings;
(i)
establish technical committees to assist with management of the Authority in the
exercise of its duties, powers and functions;
(j)
review actions and decisions of the Director General and provide a process for
receiving complaints and grievances against such actions and decisions in accordance
with the provisions of this Act and applicable regulations;
(k)
perform such other functions and exercise such powers as may be necessary for the
proper management of the Authority in order to achieve its goals and objectives.
(3)
The Board may delegate any of its powers under this Act to the Chairperson, Director
General or any other members of the Board.
(4)
The Board may, when necessary, delegate its powers to a committee constituted from its
members not including its Chairperson or the Director General.
Conditions of Membership.
A person shall be eligible for membership on the Board if such person is:
(a)
a South Sudanese national;
(b)
of good character and reputation;
(c)
of sound mind;
(d)
has not been terminated due to incompetence;
(e)
has never been convicted of any offence involving fraud or dishonesty;
(f)
has never been declared bankrupt;
(g)
possesses the relevant professional competencies in the communication field; and
(h)
is not a current holder of a public communication Licence.
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