PART VI MONITORING AND EVALUATION 6.0 6.1 Universal Access Governing Board The oversight responsibility of the national Universal Access Program shall be delegated to a Governing Board established by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications shall strengthen its telecommunications and technical department to monitor the successful implementation of the telecommunication objectives. The functions of the Universal Access Governing Board includes but are not limited to: a. Establishing performance indicators that will measure the effectiveness of ICT programs and initiatives; b. Establishing rules and procedures for determining which operator(s) shall receive financing from the Universal Access Funds (UAF); c. Setting standards to ensure project accountability and transparency; d. Ensuring effective project management for all regional ICT initiatives and projects; e. Approving funding and disbursement for the development of universal access communities; f. Ensuring the financial management of the universal access “Escrow” account in accordance with PART V; SECTION 23 (2) (3) of the Telecommunications ACT of 2007 6.2 Universal Access Governing Board Composition The governing board shall consist of five (5) members: a. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications who shall serve as Chairman; b. The Liberia Telecommunications Authority who shall serve as Secretary; c. The Ministry of Internal Affairs responsible for county development projects; d. A Sector Representative e. The Liberia Chamber of Commerce. 6.3 Universal Access Implementation Committee The installation of telecommunication networks in designated universal access communities shall be delegated to an implementation committee headed by the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and consisting of all Mobile Service Providers; and the National Operator. The functions of the implementation committee are to: a. Identify communities for installation of telecommunication networks; b. Provide technical information and make recommendations to the Universal Access Governing Board for funding; c. Monitor the installation and maintainence of telecommunication networks in Universal Access communities. d. Conducting periodic surveys to monitor the implementation process; 42