ACTS
SUPPLEMENT No. 1

18th January, 2013.
ACTS SUPPLEMENT

to The Uganda Gazette No. 4 Volume CVI dated 18th January, 2013.
Printed by UPPC, Entebbe, by Order of the Government.

Act 1

Uganda Communications Act

2013

THE UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2013.
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.
Section
PART I—PRELIMINARY.
1. Commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Objectives of the Act.
PART II—UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION.
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Establishment of Uganda Communications Commission.
Functions of the Commission.
Powers of the Commission.
Powers of the Minister.
Independence of the Commission.
Board of the Commission.
Disqualification from appointment.
Vacating office of member of the Board.
Meetings of the Board.
Remuneration of members of the Board.
Committees of the Board.
PART III—SECRETARIAT AND STAFF OF THE COMMISSION.

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Secretariat of the Commission.
Executive Director.
Duties of the Executive Director.
Secretary to the Commission.
Other officers and staff of the Commission.
Protection of members of the Board and officers of the
Commission.

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