The Laws of Zambia
1. (1) The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Minister, being(a)
one person nominated by the Ministry responsible for communications;
(b)
one person nominated by the Ministry responsible for defence;
(c)
one person nominated by the Ministry responsible for home affairs;
(d)
one person nominated by the National Farmers Union;
(e)
one person nominated by the Zambia Consumers Protective Association;
(f)
one person nominated by the Law Association of Zambia;
(g)
one person nominated by the Engineering Institution of Zambia;
(h)
one person nominated by a trade union representing staff employed by the Company; and
(i)
one person having, in the opinion of the Minister, relevant qualifications or experience.
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(2) One of the members shall, in and by the terms of his appointment be appointed as the Chairman of the Board:
(3) One of the members (other than the Chairman) shall be appointed by the members of the Board as the Vice-Chairman
of the Board.
(4) The appointment of a member of the Board shall be terminated on the fifteenth sitting day of Parliament next
succeeding the date of his appointment unless, on or before that sitting day, Parliament by resolution confirms the
appointment.
(5) A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Board if he(a)
is an undischarged bankrupt;
(b)
has been convicted of an offence under this Act;
(c)
has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty;
(d)
has been convicted of an offence against any other written law and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not
less than six months without the option of a fine; or
(e)
is the holder of a licence or has any interest in a licence or in the holder of a licence.
2. (1) A member of the Board shall subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a term of not more than three
years.
(2) A member of the Board shall be eligible for re-appointment upon the expiry of his term of office.
(3) Upon the expiration of the term for which a member is appointed he shall continue to hold office until his successor has
been appointed, but in no case shall any such extension of the term exceed three months.
(4) The office of a member shall be vacated(a)
upon his death;
(b)
if he is adjudged bankrupt;
(c)
if he is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board without the prior approval of the Board;
(d)
upon the expiry of one month's notice of his intention to resign his office given by him in writing to the Minister;
(e)
upon the expiry of one month's notice of his removal given to him in writing by the Minister;
(f)
if he becomes mentally or physically incapable of performing his duties as a member;
(g)
if he is convicted of an offence under this Act;
(h)
if he is convicted of an offence under any other written law and sentenced therefor to imprisonment for a term
of six months or more without the option of a fine; or
(i)
if he becomes the holder of a licence or acquires any interest in a licence or in the holder of the licence.
(5) The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy of office among its members.
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