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Television.

[1964 Ed.

broadcasts, and for such purposes to consult with the Board; and

(b) generally, to administer the provisions of this Ordinance.

Powers of Television Authority.

Constitution of Television

Advisory Board.

4.

The Television Authority may—

(a) issue Codes of Practice under section 20 relating to

technical standards;

(b) issue Codes of Practice under section 28 relating to

programme and advertising standards;

(c) issue directions to licensees under section 34;

(d) issue orders to licensees in accordance with section 35 prohibiting the broadcasting of any programme or parts thereof;

(e) issue orders to licensees in accordance with section 36 prohibiting the broadcasting of any material rendered, passed or selected by a particular person;

(f) impose financial penalties on licensees in accordance with

section 37;

(g) require licensees to supply information in accordance with section 40, and to submit broadcast material under section 33.

5. (1) The Governor may appoint a Television Advisory Board consisting of-

(a) a public officer appointed as Chairman;

(b) two other public officers; and

(c) two members of the public.

(2) Persons appointed by the Governor shall hold office for such period as he may specify, and may be re-appointed or removed by the Governor at his pleasure.

(3) The Governor may appoint any person to be a member of the Board temporarily during the incapacity or absence of any member.

(4) The Board may appoint advisory panels, consisting of such person as it sees fit, to consider and advise on any particular aspect of its functions.

(5) The Board shall make standing orders to regulate the number of meetings to be held in each year and the procedure to be followed at such meetings.

(6) All questions arising at any meeting of the Board shall be decided by a majority of votes of members present and in the

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