Act 1 Uganda Communications Act 2013 (2) The Commission may in accordance with this Act, confiscate any apparatus which is possessed, installed, connected or operated unlawfully. (3) The owner of an apparatus confiscated by the Commission may appeal to the tribunal against the confiscation. 7. Powers of the Minister. (1) The Minister may, in writing, give policy guidelines to the Commission regarding the performance of its functions. (2) The Commission shall comply with the policy guidelines given by the Minister under this section. 8. Independence of the Commission. Subject to this Act, the Commission shall exercise its functions independently of any person or body. 9. Board of the Commission. (1) The Commission shall be governed by a Board. (2) The Board shall consist of the following— (a) a person with experience and knowledge in telecommunications, broadcasting or postal communications, who shall be the chairperson; (b) a representative of professional engineers recommended by the Institute of Professional Engineers; (c) one prominent lawyer who is a member of the Uganda Law Society; (d) a person knowledgeable in the field of economics, financial management and public administration; 16