Electronic Communications Act, 2008 ACT 775 Establishment of committees . 39. The Trustees may establish committees consisting of Trustees or non Trustees or both to perform a function. Allowances 40. The Trustees and members of a committee of the Trustees shall be paid the allowances approved by the Minister in consultation with the Minister responsible for Finance. Ministerial directives 41. The Minister may give directives to the Trustees on matters of policy and the Trustees shall comply. Appointment of the Administrator 42. (1) the President shall in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution appoint a Chief Executive of the Fund who shall be known as the Administrator. (2) The Administrator shall subject to the directives of the Trustees, be responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of the Fund. (3) The Administrator shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment. Other staff 43. (1) The Fund shall have other staff and employees that the Trustees determine are necessary for the proper and effective performance of its functions (2) The President shall in accordance with article 195 of the Con. stitution appoint the other officers and staff of the Fund. (3) The Trustees may engage the service of consultants and advisors as they consider necessary for the effective performance of the functions of the Fund. Bank accounts for the Fund 44. (1) Moneys of the Fund shall be paid into bank accounts opened by the Trustees for the Fund. (2) Contributing operators shall pay their contributions directly into the account of the Fund upon verification by the Authority. Disbursement from the Fund 45. (1) Disbursements from the Fund shall be solely in the form of. start-up funds to provide basic communications and internet services in 37

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