Media Development and Diversity Agency Act, 2002 (Act No. 14 of 2002)14. General functions of Board |
| 1) | The Board must, in the promotion of media development and diversity- |
| a) | identify historically disadvantaged communities and persons that are not adequately served by the media; |
| b) | select projects in accordance with the criteria prescribed in terms of section 19(3) to receive support; |
| c) | ensure that the Agency’s objectives, achievements and activities are made known to the public; and |
| d) | negotiate with public utilities, organisations and financial institutions to acquire indirect support for projects, including support in the form of- |
| i) | discounts or subsidies in print and signal distribution, postal rates and telephone tariffs; and |
| ii) | low-interest rate loans. |
| 2) | The Board may delegate any of the functions mentioned in this section, except the function specified in subsection (1)(b), to the chief executive officer. |