the Government on the basis of its resolutions. Compliance with such resolutions shall be
supervised by the institution authorised by the Government.
Article 5. Government and its authorized institution's powers in the field of
electronic communications
1. In formulating an electronic communications policy the Government shall:
1) establish universal services price ceiling and approve the rules for compensation
of losses of universal services provision;
2) approve the planning documents for the development of electronic
communications and radio frequency assignment for radio and television programs
broadcast and transmission in the Republic of Lithuania.
2. In formulating and implementing electronic communications policy the institution
authorised by the Government shall:
1) coordinate the development of state investment projects in the field of electronic
communications, make economic, financial and technical assessments of such projects and
exercise control over their implementation;
2) maintain cooperation with foreign institutions responsible for the formulation of
electronic communications policy and represent, within the scope of its competence, the
Republic of Lithuania in international organisations, European Union institutions,
committees and groups the activities of which are related to electronic communications
(telecommunications), radio equipment and terminal equipment, electromagnetic
compatibility and/or radio spectrum management;
3) collect information relevant to the formulation and implementation of policy on
electronic communications activities;
4) in cases of force majeure, emergencies or other extraordinary circumstances as
well as for the purpose of preparing for universal mobilisation or national defence or
ensuring national security and public order, give, in accordance with the procedure
established by laws and other legal acts, mandatory instructions, tasks and assignments to
undertakings providing electronic communications networks and/or services as well as to
owners or users of equipment and devices;
5) designate certification and inspection bodies as well as testing laboratories
responsible for assessing the conformity of equipment and devices in accordance with the
procedure established by the Government;
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