$ (6) The Chief Executive may be removed from office by the Minister giving him three months notice thereof in writing, or by paying him three months’ salary in lieu of notice. (7) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (6), the Minister may remove the Chief Executive from of lice at any time without giving notice for— (a) misconduct or incompetence; or (b) such conflict of interest as, in the opinion of the Minister, warrants his removal from office. (8) The Board shall appoint the senior of ricers of the Authority, and the Chief Executive shall appoint such other officers and staff as may be necessary for the proper discharge of the functions of the Authority. (9) The dismissal of senior officers of the Authority shall be made by the Board, and the dismissal of all other officers shall be made by the Chief Executive or such other senior officer as he may delegate to perform that function. (10) The terms and conditions of employment of the staff of the Authority shall be as may be determined by the Board in their respective contracts of employment; and the said terms and conditions of employment may make provision for the payment, to such staff and their dependents, of such benefits, gratuities or other allowances as the Board may determine. PART V—)XQFWLRQV3RZHUVand 'XWLHVRI$XWKRULW\ General functions and powers of Authority  (1) The Authority shall supervise and promote the provision of efficient telecommunication services in Botswana. (2) Without derogating from the generality of the provision of subsection (1), the Authority shall— (a) take all reasonable steps to promote the provision, throughout Botswana, of such telecommunication services as will satisfy all reasonable demands for them including emergency services, public call box services, and directory information services; (b) promote the interests of consumers, purchasers and other users of telecommunication services in respect of the prices charged for, and the quality and variety of, such services and equipment or terminal equipment supplied for the purposes of such services; and (c) promote and maintain competition among persons engaged in commercial activities for or in connection with the provision of telecommunication services, and promote efficiency and economy on the part of persons so engaged. (3) The Authority shall have, and may exercise and perform, such other powers and functions as may be conferred on it by or under this or any other Act. (4) The Board may, in writing, delegate any of the powers and functions of the Authority to the Chief Executive or any other officer of the Authority.