k) render technical assistance on data protection matters to the President, the Prime Minister, and the Cabinet; l) register and levy fees on data controllers of major importance; m) submit proposals through the Minister to the Cabinet for regulations to be made under this Law; n) issue directives and opinions, make recommendations and rules and publish guidance as required to give effect to and further specify the application of this Law; and o) register data controllers, data processors, data protection officers, and audit entities that audit data controllers and data processors. 3. The Authority may publish guidance on good practices in, and development of, codes of conduct on data protection and compliance with this Law. Article 8: The Board of the Authority 1. The Authority shall have a Board of up to nine members in accordance with Article 9. 2. As to fully operationalize the Authority, members of the Board shall be appointed when: a) The General Manager prepares and completes all things necessary for the establishment and functioning of the Authority; b) An appropriation is made for the Authority in the Budget of the Federal Government; c) The Authority secures a headquarters for the discharge of its functions. 3. The appointed General Manager shall execute all duties necessary before the appointment of the Board within two years from the time this Law comes into force. Article 9: Members of The Board 1. The Authority shall have a Board of up to nine members comprising: a) one member appointed by the Minister from the Ministry; b) one member appointed by the Minister from the private sector of Somalia with not less than five years’ experience in matters relating to the digital economy; c) one member appointed by the Minister from civil society representing the interests of data subjects with not less than five years’ experience in matters relating to data protection or consumer protection; 10