interest within a shared geographical location, or linked via communication. The group is
attributed with social and cultural cohesion, collaborating continuously in lawful and
moral activities under proper management and with the intent expressed on behalf of the
group.
“fund” means the Broadcasting and
Development Fund for the Public Interest;
Telecommunications Research and
“Commissioner” means a commissioner(s) of the National Broadcasting and
Telecommunications Commission;
“competent official” means a person appointed by the National Broadcasting and
Telecommunications Commission to perform duties under this Act.
Section 5. The Prime Minister shall have charge and control of the
execution of this Act.
CHAPTER I
National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
Part 1
Components, Qualifications and Prohibitions of the Commissioners
Section 6. There shall be a National Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Commission called the “NBTC” in short, consisting of eleven commissioners as follows:
(1) One expert in sound broadcasting services, and another in television
broadcasting services;
(2) Two experts in telecommunications services;
(3) Two legal experts, two economists beneficial to regulate the
broadcasting and telecommunications services;
(4) One expert in consumer protection or people’s right and promotion of
freedom of people which will be beneficial to regulate broadcasting
services, and another expert beneficial to regulate telecommunications
services;
(5) One expert in education, culture, or social development which will be
beneficial to regulate broadcasting and telecommunications services.
The Secretary-General of the Office of NBTC shall be secretary of the NBTC.
Section 7. The commissioner shall have the qualifications and shall not be under
any of the prohibitions as follows: