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(c) one other member who is qualified to
assess the facts in respect of the
particular ground for removal.
(6) The tribunal shall investigate the matter
expeditiously, report on the facts and make a
recommendation to the President, who shall act
in accordance with the recommendation within
thirty days.
(7) The procedure for removal of the
chairperson or a member under section 6D shall
be carried out in accordance with Article 47 of
the Constitution on fair administrative justice.
8. Section 7 of the principal Act is amended by
inserting the following new paragraphs immediately after
paragraph (e) –
Amendment of
section 7 of No. 2 of
1998
"(f) establish a broadcasting standards committee
and such other committees as may be necessary to
carry out its functions; and
(g) co-opt persons whose skills and expertise may
be necessary for the functions of the Authority:
Provided that any person co-opted in the
Authority may attend the meetings of the Authority
and participate in its deliberations, but shall have no
power to vote".
Amendment of
9. Section 1 1 of the principal Act is amended by— section 11 of No 2 of
1998.
(a)
deleting subsection (1) and substituting
therefor with the following new subsection"(1) The Director-General shall be the chief
executive officer of the Authority and shall
be responsible for the day to the day
management of the Authority";
(b)
inserting the following new subsections
immediately after subsection (2) —