9 CAP. 172 Media Development Authority of Singapore 2003 Ed. (2) The disclosure by a member of his interest shall be recorded in the minutes of the Authority and that member shall not take part in any deliberation of the Authority with respect to the transaction or project. (3) For the purpose of determining whether there is a quorum, a member shall be treated as being present at a meeting notwithstanding that under subsection (2) he cannot vote or has withdrawn from the meeting. (4) For the purposes of this section, a member whose spouse, parent, son, adopted son, daughter or adopted daughter has an interest in the transaction or project referred to in subsection (1) shall be deemed to be interested in such transaction or project. PART III FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF AUTHORITY Functions and duties of Authority 11.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the functions and duties of the Authority shall be — (a) to exercise licensing and regulatory functions in respect of media services in Singapore, including the establishment of guidelines and standards relating to the content of media services, and any equipment or facility used in connection with the provision of media services; (b) to encourage, promote and facilitate the development of the media industries in Singapore; (c) to advise and make recommendations to the Government on matters, measures and regulations related to or connected with the media; (d) to facilitate the provision of an adequate range of media services in Singapore which serve the interests of the general public; (e) to maintain fair and efficient market conduct and effective competition in the media industries in Singapore or, in the Informal Consolidation – version in force from 15/1/2010