Act 1
Uganda Communications Act
2013
(e) a representative of the Ministry responsible for information
and communications technology, who shall be an ex-officio
member;
(f)
the Executive Director;
(g) a representative of consumers recommended by the Uganda
Consumers Association; and
(h) one eminent person of good repute and proven integrity
representing the public.
(3) All members of the Board shall be appointed by the Minister
with approval of Cabinet, one of whom shall be a person with
disability and at least three of whom shall be women.
(4) A member of the Board shall hold office on the terms and
conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.
(5) A member of the board shall hold office for three years and
shall be eligible for reappointment for only one further term.
10. Disqualification from appointment.
A person shall not be appointed to the Board who—
(a) is engaged in an organization which operates or provides
communications services, directly or indirectly, as owner,
shareholder, partner or otherwise;
(b) is engaged in the manufacture or distribution of
communications equipment in Uganda, directly or
indirectly, as owner, shareholder, partner or otherwise;
(c) has a financial or proprietary interest in an organization
referred to in paragraph(a) or (b);
(d) is insolvent;
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