(1) Subject to section 40, the author, performer, successor in title or agent shall, in a broadcasting contract, transfer to a company involved in radio or, television broadcasting or the supplier of audio-visual communication services or other form of broadcast, the right to broadcast his or her literary dramatic, dramatic-musical or musical work against payment of remuneration. (2) A broadcasting contract made under this section may specify— (a) the exclusive or non-exclusive nature of the right transferred; (b) the period for which the right is transferred or the number of times the work shall be broadcast; (c) the language in which the work is to be broadcast; (d) the territory in which the work is to be broadcast; and (e) the amount of the author’s remuneration and mode of payment. 39. Voidable contracts Any contract made under this Part of this Act which does not include any item specified in respect of the respective contract or any contract which contravenes a relevant provision of this Part of this Act is voidable. 40. Remuneration payable to author The remuneration to be paid to an author under this Part of the Act shall be that agreed upon by the parties in respect of— (a) proceeds from the exploitation of the authors’ work, where practicable; or (b) a reasonable lump sum to off set the expenses incurred by the creation of the work, plus a reasonable profit. PART VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF COPYRIGHT 41. Registrar of copyright and other officers (1) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the board of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau appoint a Registrar of Copyright. (2) The Board of Directors of the Uganda Registration services Bureau may appoint such number of assistant registrars, copyright inspectors and other officers as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of the duties and functions of the Registrar of copyrights under this Act. (3) The assistant registrars, copyright inspectors and other officers shall report and be subject to the direction of the Registrar. 42. Functions of the registrar The Registrar shall— (a) process applications for licences to be issued by the Minister under section 17;