No. 12 Media Services 2016 (b) contributions by media houses; or (c) money that may, in any manner, become payable to or vest in the Fund in pursuance of the provisions of this Act or in relation or incidental to the carrying out of functions under this Act. PART IV INDEPENDENT MEDIA COUNCIL Establishment of the Council 24. There is established a Council to be known as the Independent Media Council. Membership and management of the Council 25.-(1) Every accredited journalist shall be a member of the Council (2) The Minister shall, by notice published in the Gazette, convene the first meeting of the Council for the purposes of elections of members to the leadership of the Council. (3) The leadership of the Council referred to under subsection (2) shall comprise of(a) the Chairman; (b) Vice Chairman; and (c) two other accredited journalists nominated by media associations. (4) The Council shall, in electing its leaders, have regards to gender balance. Functions of the Council 26. –(1) The functions of the Council shall be(a) in consultation with the Board: (i) to set a code of ethics for journalists professionals; (ii) to set and promote ethical and professional standards amongst journalists and media enterprises; (b) to conduct reviews on the performance of media sector; 20