Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law – February 2003 Article 15 – Functions of the Chief Executive of the TRA The NTRA shall have an Executive President who is to be appointed for a period of two renewable years and have his financial matters set by a resolution from the Prime Minister upon a proposal from the Minister Concerned. The Executive President shall be responsible of the NTRA technical, administrative and financial affairs and activities before the Board. He shall in particular have the right to: 1. Implement resolutions of the Board of Directors. 2. Assist in the management of the NTRA, handling its matters and supervising its work flow. 3. Submit periodical reports to the Board of Directors on the NTRA activities, its work flow and its achievements in accordance with the set plans and programs, and determine performance impediments and propose solutions for avoiding them. 4. Undertake any tasks or missions assigned by the Board of Directors. 5. Other powers as determined by the internal regulations of the NTRA. The Executive President shall have the right to delegate some of his powers to one or more NTRA managers. Article 16 – Authority of the Chief Executive to replace the Chair of the Board The Executive President shall temporarily replace the Chairperson of the Board in case of his absence or vacancy of position. Article 17 – Authority of the Chief Executive to represent the TRA Board The Executive President shall represent NTRA before the judicial system and in its affairs with third parties. Article 18 – Committees of the TRA The following committees shall be formed upon a resolution from the Minister Concerned and shall be presided by the Executive President or whoever representing him: 1. Frequency Regulation Committee: This Committee shall include representatives from the Presidency Telecommunication Department, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Telecommunication, Ministry of Interior, National Security Entities and Radio and TV Union, in addition to three members to be nominated by the Concerned Minister. The Committee shall regulate the Frequency Spectrum. 2. Users’ Rights Protection Committee: This Committee shall include representatives from Telecommunication Services Users and Societies concerned with consumers’ rights protection. The Committee shall extend consultations related to protection of the Users’ rights. National Telecom. Reg.Authority 10