2 Government Gazette 16 November 2009 Act No. 8, 2009 No. 4378 COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 2009 ACT To provide for the regulation of telecommunications services and networks, broadcasting, postal services and the use and allocation of radio spectrum; for that purpose the establishment of an independent Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia; to make provision for its powers and functions; the granting of special rights to telecommunications licensees; the creation of an Association to manage the .na internet domain name space and for matters connected therewith. (Signed by the President on 28 October 2009) BE IT ENACTED by the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia, as follows: ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Section 1. Definitions and interpretation 2. Objects of this Act 3. Establishment of Communications and Information Policy Unit CHAPTER II COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Establishment of Authority Objects of Authority Powers of Authority The Minister may issue policy guidelines to Authority Board of Authority Appointment of members Disqualification for appointment as member Term of office of member Vacation of office Chairperson of Board Remuneration of members Meetings of Board Committees of Board Disclosure of interests Delegation of powers, and assignment of duties and functions Indemnity of members and employees of Authority Chief executive officer Staff of the Authority and transfer of service Funds of Authority Regulatory levy Transfer of assets and liabilities to Authority Financial year Annual Report