of Somalia;
(b)
the negotiation and execution, in collaboration with the Commission, of
international communications treaties and agreements, on behalf of Somalia, between
sovereign countries and international organizations and bodies; and
(c)
the representation of Somalia, in conjunction with the Commission, at
proceedings of international organizations and fora on matters relating to
communications.
(d)
For one year following the entry into force of this Act, the Minister shall
have responsibility for providing material assistance to the Commission in the
establishment of its operations. Such assistance shall include direct financial as the
Commission may require; assistance in procurement of property and equipment; and
assistance in the recruitment and training of the Commission’s staff.
Sec. 402
(a)
Prior to the formulation or review of the general policy for the
Somali communications sector, the Minister shall cause the Commission on his
behalf to first carry out a public consultative process on the proposed policy formulation
or modification.
(b)
In formulating and determining the policy or amendments thereto, the
Minister and the Council shall take into consideration the findings of the consultative
process under subsection (a) of this section.
Sec. 403
(a)
Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Minister may, in
writing, from time to time notify the Commission or express his views on the
general policy direction of the Federal Government in respect of the
communications sector.
(b)
In the execution of his functions and relationship with the Commission,
the Minister shall at all times ensure that the independence of the Commission,
in regard to the discharge of its functions and operations under this Act, is protected
and not compromised in any manner whatsoever.
V.
SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
Sec. 501
As used in this Act, the allocation of radio frequency spectrum shall refer to the
policy of harmonizing certain frequency bands pursuant to international standards and
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