(8) Inrecommending an individual for the position of commissioner, the Committee shall— (a) be guided by the merit of the individual taking particular account of his expertise and experience relevant to the position; (b) consider any technical advice necessary to evaluate the merit of the individual; (c) determine the terms and conditions of appointment of the commissioner, including without limitation remuneration, benefits, reimbursements, allowances and time required to be spent in Solomon Islands, taking into account the need to attract suitably qualified candidates for the position; and (d) recommend only an individual who has— (i) consented to being appointed as commissioner; (ii) agreed to the remuneration, benefits and allowances of the position; and (iii) agreed to be present in Solomon Islands for a sufficient period to perform his duties effectively. The members of the Committee are entitled to (9) ns, reasonable fees and expenses in performing their functio r Ministe the by ined determ Act this under powers duties and ssion Commi and payable from the Telecommunications Special Fund. (10) The Minister may only accept or reject a person any recommended by the Committee, and may not appoint and terms the change or d mende person not so recom tion conditions of his appointment determined by the Evalua : Committee. (11) Subject to section 9, the term of office of the may be commissioner shall be up to five years, which term the of advice the on acting er renewed by the Minist maximum Committee in accordance with this section up to a total period of ten years.

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