Act 769
National Communications Authority Act, 2008
(6) The Board may co-opt a person to attend a Board meeting but
that person shall not vote on a matter for decision at the meeting.
(7) The proceedings of the Board shall not be invalidated by reason
of a vacancy among the members or a defect in the appointment or
qualification of a member.
(8) Subject to this section, the Board may determine the procedure
for its meetings.
Disclosure of interest
10. (1) A member of the Board who has an interest in a matter for
consideration by the Board shall disclose in writing the nature of that
interest and is disqualified from participating in the deliberations of the
Board in respect of that matter.
(2) A member who contravenes subsection (1) ceases to be a member.
Declaration of registrable interests
11. (1) Each member of the Board shall, prior to taking office, submit
to the Minister a written declaration of that member's registrable interest
whether directly or indirectly owned by the member.
(2) A member of the Board shall inform the Authority of any
change in respect of that member's registrable interest from the date of
the change.
(3) A member who
(a) without reasonable excuse fails to declare a registrable
interest, or
(b) knowingly makes a false declaration,
contravenes subsections (1) and (2), and ceases to be a member of the
Board and the appointment of the member to the Board shall be revoked
by the President.
Establishment of committees
12. (1) The Board may establish committees consisting of members
of the Board or non-members or both to perform a function.
(2) A committee of the Board may be chaired by a member of the
Board.
Allowances
13. Members of the Board and members of a committee of the Board
shall be paid the allowances approved by the Minister in consultation
with the Minister responsible for Finance.
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