No. 12 Media Services 2016 “public media house” means a media house owned by the Government on behalf of the public; “publish” means to disseminate content to one person or to the general public; “publication” means any communication of content through media; “publisher” means a person who publishes content; “roll” means the roll of accredited journalist in accordance with section 21; and “social media” means online interactions among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities, networks and their associated platform of new technology. PART II INFORMATION SERVICES (a) Information Services Director of Information Services Department 4.-(1) There shall be a Director of Information Services Department who shall be appointed by the President from amongst persons of high integrity with proven academic and professional knowledge in media services, legal or public administration. (2) The Director of Information Services Department shall(a) be the Chief Spokesman of the Government on all matters relating to its policies and programmes; and (b) be the principal advisor to the government in all matters related to strategic communication, publication of news and the functioning of the media industry. Functions of Director of Information Services 5. The functions of the Director of Information Services Department shall include to- 8