(i) to ensure that the interest and image of Namibia are not compromised through
the use of electronic transactions and communications.
General functions and powers of Minister
3. The Minister must after consultation with the Council –
(a) make all necessary regulations, for the development, management, and facilitation of electronic transactions and related communications use in Namibia;
(b) co-ordinate information technology developments at national level; and
(c) monitor and ensure compliance with this Act and such other policy documents
relating to the objects of this Act which have been adopted by the Namibian
Government.
CHAPTER 2
ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Establishment of Council
4. There is established a body, to be known as the Electronic Information Systems
Management Advisory Council, which may be referred to by the abbreviation “EISMAC”,
to exercise the powers and perform the functions conferred on and assigned to it by or under
this Act.
Composition of Council
5. (1) The Council consists of five members appointed by the Minister.
(2) The members of the Council must have relevant knowledge relating to the matters
regulated by this Act or in general the use of computer systems, information technology, data
processing and electronic communications systems.
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