Act 4 National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act (a) the Chairperson; 2009 (b) the Executive Director; (c) the Commissioner responsible for information technology in the Ministry responsible for information technology; (d) four other nominees, at least one of whom shall be an eminent Ugandan with expertise in information technology. (2) The Chairperson and the members of the Board mentioned in subsection (1) (d) shall be appointed by the Minister, with the approval of Cabinet. (3) In making the appointments to the Board, the Minister shall take into consideration gender equity. (4) The Executive Director shall be the secretary to the Board. 8. Qualifications for appointment to the Board. The Chairperson and the members of the Board mentioned in section 7 (1) (d) shall be appointed from among persons who qualify for appointment by virtue of their professional qualifications, knowledge and experience in disciplines relevant to the functions of the Authority. 9. Tenure of office of members of the Board. The Chairperson and the members of the Board mentioned in section 7 (1) (d) shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment, for a period of three years which may be renewed for one further term. 10. Powers of Minister to suspend or terminate appointment of members of the Board. (1) The Minister may, at any time suspend or terminate the appointment of the Chairperson or a member of the Board mentioned in section 7 (1) (d) for— 9