CHAPTER 12:05
POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
Act 4/2000, 3/2001 (s. 48), 22/2001 (s. 4), 14/2002 (s. 18), 6/2005 (s. 19)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Short title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.
PART II
ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
3. Establishment of Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe.
4. Functions and powers of Authority.
PART III
POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY BOARD
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Establishment of Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe Board.
Constitution of Board.
Terms of office and conditions of service of members.
Disqualifications for appointment as member.
Vacation of office by member.
Dismissal or suspension of members.
Filling of vacancies on Board.
Chairman and vice-chairman of Board.
Meetings and procedure of Board.
Committees of Board.
Remuneration and expenses of members of Board and members of committees.
Members of Board and committees to disclose certain connections and interests.
Validity of decisions and acts of Board.
Minutes of proceedings of Board and committees.
PART IV
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
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Funds of Authority.
Surplus funds of Authority to be appropriated to Universal Service Fund.
Financial year of Authority.
Accounts of Authority.
Audit of Authority’s accounts.
Powers of auditors.
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO AUTHORITY
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Minister may give policy directions.
Minister may direct Board to reverse, suspend or rescind its decisions or actions.
Execution of contracts and instruments by Authority.
Reports of Authority.
Director-General and other employees of Authority.
Exemption from liability for Authority.
PART VI
LICENCES
31. Cellular telecommunication licence.
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