f)
specify technical standards and procedures for interconnection and the
operation of communications networks and provision of communications
services;
regulate types and characteristics of communications equipment which may be
g)
monitor and report on the development and performance of the communications
h)
monitor the quality of services provided by licensees and ensure that licensees
conform to standards specified by the Commission,
manage the radio frequency spectrum, numbering and electronic addressing and
e)
connected to a communications
i)
sector in supplying services and the contribution of the communications sector to
the overall development of Kiribati;
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assist licensees in obtaining access to land for communications networks;
administer universal service arrangements for the supply of
k)
give effect to any Government policies given by the Minister in accordance with
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network;
communications services throughout Kiribati;
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where required by the Minister, represent the government in international
conferences or international and other organisations concerned with
communications;
advise the Government on policies and legislative measures in respect of
communications;
undertake consultations on matters relating to communications;
take enforcement action under this Act; and
perform such other functions as are consistent with the Act.
In addition to powers conferred on the Commission under subsection (1) the Commission
shall have power as a statutory corporation to do all things necessary or convenient for or
in connection with the performance of its functions.
(3)
Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed as imposing on the Commission any form of
duty or liability enforceable by legal proceedings.
Appointment and removal of members
6.
(1)
All the members of the Commission (including the Chairman who shail be appointed as
such) shall be appointed by the Minister from among persons appearing to him to be
qualified for the office for a fixed term of 5 years.
(2)
The Minister shall appoint a person under subsection (1) who is in his
opinionhas demonstrated experience 10 years in the fields of economics, law, finance,
a)
business, engineering or public administration in relation to the communications
b)
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sector; and
is not disqualified for appointment under subsections (3) or (4).
The Minister may appoint an officer of the Ministry as a member of the Commission
other than as Chairman, but only if—
the officer meets the requirements of subsection (2)(a); and
a)
b)
the appointment would not result in more than one officer of the Ministry
being a member of the Commission at the same time.