11.
Appointment of committees
The Board may appoint such committees as it thinks fit to advise the Authority on such
matters within the purview of this Act.
12.
13.
Internet Management Committee
(1)
The Minister shall, after consultation with the Board, appoint an Internet
Management Committee.
(2)
The Committee under subsection (1) shall consist of a Chairperson and 10
members.
(3)
The members shall hold office for a period of 3 years and shall be eligible for
reappointment.
(4)
Members under subsection (2) shall be selected from among representatives from
the public sector, private sector, non- government organisation and academia, by
virtue of their qualifications, expertise and experience in information and
communication technologies, computer science, broadcasting and
telecommunication law, business and finance, internet, electronic commerce and
related educational and training services;
(5)
Every member shall be paid such fee as may be determined by the Board.
Functions of the Internet Management Committee
(1)
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The functions of the Internet Management Committee shall be (a)
to advise the Authority on Internet and related policies;
(b)
to provide a forum for stake-holders to discuss issues relating to the
administration of Internet;
(c)
to administer domain names in the context of the development of the
information and communication industry; and
(d)
to make recommendations to the Board on any matter relating to Internet
including the administration and management of domain names.
(2)
The Committee may appoint such working groups as may be necessary in the
discharge of its functions under the Act.
(3)
The Committee shall regulate its meeting and proceedings in such manner as it
thinks fit.
The Executive Director
(1)
There shall be a chief executive officer of the Authority who shall-