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Government Gazette 16 November 2009
Act No. 8, 2009
No. 4378
COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009
ACT
To
provide for the regulation of telecommunications services and networks,
broadcasting, postal services and the use and allocation of radio spectrum;
for that purpose the establishment of an independent Communications
Regulatory Authority of Namibia; to make provision for its powers and
functions; the granting of special rights to telecommunications licensees; the
creation of an Association to manage the .na internet domain name space
and for matters connected therewith.
(Signed by the President on 28 October 2009)
BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, as follows:
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
Section
1.
Definitions and interpretation
2.
Objects of this Act
3.
Establishment of Communications and Information Policy Unit
CHAPTER II
COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA
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Establishment of Authority
Objects of Authority
Powers of Authority
The Minister may issue policy guidelines to Authority
Board of Authority
Appointment of members
Disqualification for appointment as member
Term of office of member
Vacation of office
Chairperson of Board
Remuneration of members
Meetings of Board
Committees of Board
Disclosure of interests
Delegation of powers, and assignment of duties and functions
Indemnity of members and employees of Authority
Chief executive officer
Staff of the Authority and transfer of service
Funds of Authority
Regulatory levy
Transfer of assets and liabilities to Authority
Financial year
Annual Report