(5)
The Commission shall prepare an annual budget for the operation of the LTA, to be
submitted for approval by the Executive Branch of Government. The budget of the LTA
shall be subject to compliance with all national accounting and budgetary laws.
(6)
All decisions of the Commission shall be subject to simple majority of the Commissioners,
based on the quorum established by the bylaws or operating rules adopted by the
Commission from time to time.
(7)
All decisions of the Commission shall be supported by a statement of reasons or other
explanation sufficient to explain the basis of the decision.
10.
Disqualification and Removal
(1)
A person may not be removed from office as a Commissioner or Chairman, or from any
other office that is made subject to this Section, prior to the completion of his or her term of
appointment unless the person:
(a)
at the time of appointment, or while holding the position of Commissioner,
Chairman or other office, has a conviction or is convicted for any offence in
Liberia or elsewhere:
i)
under criminal law;
ii)
involving dishonesty or corruption; and
iii)
where the penalty for such offence includes imprisonment for one
year or longer (irrespective of whether such penalty has been or is
imposed concerning such conviction);
(b)
acts contrary to Section 10 (3), and does not remedy the default to the
satisfaction of the Minister;
(c)
is an undischarged bankrupt; or
(d)
is determined by two medical practitioners to be unable to perform the
responsibilities, functions, duties and powers of a Commissioner or other
office due to any physical or mental incapacity.
(2)
If it becomes necessary to replace the Chairman or a Commissioner as a result of death,
resignation or where the person is removed as permitted by Section 10 (1) above, the
replacement will be appointed using the process described in Sections 9 (1) to 9 (4) or such
other process as is approved by Cabinet.
(3)
No Commissioner or member of permanent staff of the LTA may have a direct or indirect
financial interest or maintain any investment in any telecommunications company with
operations or interests in Liberia during the tenure of his or her office or employment.
Commissioners and permanent staff shall also ensure they have no other interests and
undertake no other activities that are contrary to the proper exercise of their responsibilities
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