• Background
• Introduction
• Discussion of chapters of the Bill
• World trends
• Local Trends
• Conclusions

Background

· The process was initiated in 2002

· Convergence process included ICASA issues

· Colloquium 2003

· Convergence Bill for public comments

Objectives

To strengthen the regulator by:

· clarifying the functions of the Authority

· consolidating certain powers and duties of the Authority

· facilitating the appointments of the best candidates for councillors and chairperson

· improving funding of thc Authority

· transferring the postal regulator to ICASA

· Establishing a performance management system for the regulator

• ChapterII
• ChapterIV
• Schedule

Chapter I

• Insertion of new definitions
• Amendments old definitions

Chapter II

• Renaming the Authority
• Functions of the Authority
• Functions of the Chairperson
• Inquiries by the Authority

• Registration of licences
• Conduct of inquiries
• Management of confidential information
• Appointment procedure for councillors
• Performance management for councillors and the chairperson
• Transfer of staff of the Postal Regulator

· Confidentiality for councillors and staff of the Authority

· Limitation of liability

· Establishment of the Complaints and Compliance Committee

· Functions and procedures of the Complaints Compliance Committee

• Appointment of inspectors

· Powers of inspectors to enter search and seize

· Offences and penalties

· USA- Commissioners are appointed by the President

· Canada-Appointed by the Governor (Minister)

· Australia-Governor (Minister)

· UK-Minister

· Kenya ( Minister)

Schedule

· Amendment of Postal Services Act no.124 of 1998