(1) The Department shall exercise the powers necessary and proper for the attainment of its
objectives.
(2) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Department shall have the following specific
powers to:
(a) give written directions to operators, suppliers and installers;
(b) consult where appropriate with the necessary government authorities;
(c) require any person to appear before it:
(i) to discuss any matter which the Department deems necessary for the purpose of effectively
discharging the Department's duties, and
(ii) to give evidence or produce any document which it considers likely to assist the Department in the
discharge of its duties; and
(d) enter into contract or partnership with any person which in the opinion of the Department is
intended to further the implementation of the duties specified in this Proclamation.
8. Power to Issue Regulations and Directives
(1) The Minister of Transport and Communications shall have the power to issue regulations and
directives regarding any matter which it deems necessary or expedient in order to achieve the
objectives of this Proclamation.
(2) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Minister of Transport and Communications
may issue such specific regulations and directives as stipulated in this Proclamation.
9. Management of the Department's Regulatory Functions
(1) The Department shall be responsible for the proper operation and administration of the
communications regulatory functions.
(2) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Department shall:
(a) develop policies and determine the best management practices in order to fulfil the Department's
regulatory responsibilities;
(b) ensure an efficient and transparent issuance of the regulatory documents;
(c) develop systems in such a manner as to carry out efficiently and effectively the issuance and
renewal of the regulatory documents and other functions that are incidental thereto;
(d) maintain a register of operators, suppliers and installers;
(e) provide guidelines on tariffs chargeable for provision of communications services; and
(f) enter into agreement(s) consistent with the powers conferred upon it or the functions entrusted to
it by this Proclamation.
(3) whenever the Department deems it necessary for the efficient management of its regulatory
functions, it may delegate part of its powers and functions to its committees.
10. Funding of the Department's Regulatory Functions
The Department's regulatory functions shall be funded by:
(a) such government budgetary appropriations as may be determined;
(b) such sums as may be paid to the Department for regulatory tasks performed;
(c) such sums as may be paid to the Department by way of fees or levies for the regulatory
documents;
(d) such sums or such other assets as may accrue to or vest in the Department from time to time in
connection with the Department's regulatory functions; and