Electronic Communications Act, 2008 ACT 775 (c) dismiss or refrain from hearing or determining a matter in whole or in part if it appears that the matter or part of the matter, is trivial or vexatious or that further proceedings are not necessary or desirable in the public interest, (d) in appropriate circumstances, order any party to pay the reasonable costs and expenses of another party, including the expenses of witnesses and fees of lawyers, in bringing the matter before the Authority, and (e) generally give directions and do anything that is necessary or expedient for the hearing and determination of the matter. Electronic Communications Tribunal Establishment of the Electronic Communications Tribunal 88. There is established an appeal tribunal to be called the Electronic Communications Tribunal which shall be convened on an ad-hoc basis to consider appeals against (a) decisions or orders made by the Authority or to review a particular matter under a licence, this Act or Regulations, and· (b) decisions of the Dispute Resolution Committee of the Authority. Composition of the Tribunal 89. (1)' The members of the Tribunal shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Public Services Commission and shall consist of (a) a chairperson who is either a retired Justice of the Superior Court or a lawyer of at least fifteen years standing who has experience in telecommunication law, policy, regulations or arbitration, and (b) two other members with knowledge of and experience in the electronic communications industry, electronic engineering, law, economics or business or public administration. (2) The Public Services Commission shall appoint a registrar and other staff necessary for the smooth operations of the Tribunal. (3) The expenses of the Tribunal shall be paid out of income derived by the Authority and shall be part of the annual budget of the Authority. Rules of procedure of the Tribunal 90. (1) The Board shall, within thirty days of the commencement of this Act, prepare proposals for rules of procedure for the Tribunal. 60

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