Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Regulations

Consumer Advisory Panel Regulations

6. Membership
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Constitution

 

6.1. The Panel shall consist of eleven (11) members.

 

6.2. Members of the Panel must be fit and proper and will be appointed by the Authority after a public nomination and selection process.

 

6.3. Members of the Panel must have relevant expertise in the Electronic Communications, Broadcasting or Postal sectors, which will enable them to effectively advise the Authority on consumer issues and may include:
(a) representation of a community of interests;
(b) competence in consumer rights, legal, communications, or other relevant areas that contribute to consumer protection within the Authority's jurisdiction; and
(c) knowledge of the Electronic Communications, Broadcasting or Postal sectors.

 

6.4. The Panel may include representatives from organizations that include:
(a) women;
(b) youth;
(c) persons with disabilities;
(d) small micro and medium enterprises (SMME's);
(f) community based organisations (CBO's) or non -governmental organizations (NGO's).

 

6.5. ICASA Council and delegated officials have a standing invitation to attend all Panel meetings.

 

6.6. The Panel may invite experts to attend the Panel meetings.