No. 18 Tanzania Communications 1993 11 (3) Without prejudice to the generality of the functions specified in subsection (1) and (2), the Commission shall have power to do all such acts and things as may appear to it to be necessary, advantageous or convenient for the efficient discharge of its functions and may in particular exercise all or any of the powers specified in the Second Schedule. 6.-(1) The Commission shall in the performance of its function a have regard to(a) any general policies of the government notified to it by the Minister under Section 7; (b) any general or specific direction given by the Minister under section 7; (c) any obligations under any convention to which the United Republic is a party. (2) The Commission shall in the performance of its functions establish and maintain a system of coordination, cooperation and consultation with the *Tanzania Broadcasting Commission and any other body within or outside the United Republic which has similar or related functions. 7.-(1) It shall be the duty of the Minister to(a) determine government policies for telecommunications and postal sectors; (b) coordinate the telecommunications and postal sector industries both within and outside the United Republic; (2) The Minister shall notify the Commission of general policies of the government that are to apply in relation to the Commission and to ensure that the policies are carried out. (3) (a) The Minister may after consultation with the Commission give directions to the Commission in relation to the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers, in regard to(i) conditions to be included in the lincences to be granted to applicants; (ii) general guidelines for determination of tariffs by respective operators; (iii) determination of technical standards about network matters; (iv) guidelines for performing its-functions or exercise of its powers relating to the issuing, varying or cancelling of licences; (v) any other general policy matter within the powers of the Commission. (b) Any direction given by the Minister to the Commission in accordance with this subsection shall be in writing and published in the Gazette. Obligation of the commision Role of minister