National Communication Act No. 24 (bb) perform such other functions and duties as necessary for the implementation of this Act and applicable regulations. CHAPTER III MANAGEMENT OF THE AUTHORITY 10. 11. Establishment and Constitution of the Board. (1) There shall be established a Board for the management of the Authority which shall perform all functions and duties of the Authority. (2) Members of the Board shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Competent Minister and shall be comprised of the following categories: (a) a non-full time Chairperson; (b) a Vice-Chairperson; (c) six other members representing relevant Government Agencies sector; and (d) the Director General of the Authority who shall be an ex-officio member and Secretary to the Board. and the private (3) In appointing the Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and the six other members of the Board, the appointing authority shall take into considerations aspects of; core competencies, experience, knowledge, equity, diversity and gender balancing of the Board. (4) The functions of Chairperson and of Director General shall not vest in one person at any time. Functions and Powers of the Board. (1) The Board shall set the general policy of the Authority, supervise and review its business, promote the achievement of its objectives and exercise the Authority’s powers on sound management principles. (2) Without limiting the generality of sub-section (1) of this section, the Board shall exercise the following functions and powers: (a) approve necessary plans to improve and promote management of the Authority; (b) approve methods of costing and pricing of communication services; (c) appoint and relieve employees of the Authority in grade four (IV) and above in accordance with National Civil Service Laws; 13