SECTOR 3 distribution of frequencies to date, though their permit is renewed every six years. he only exception is the threat of suspending the activities of radio “Star”.2 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.1 (2007 = 4.8 ; 2009 = 2.3) 3.4 The state/public broadcaster is accountable to the public through a board representative of society at large and selected in an independent, open and transparent manner. he panel is irm on the fact that: the public broadcaster does not have a board that is representative of society at large. ORTB is governed by a seven member board of directors which holds two statutory meetings every year and has the following composition: A representative of the Minister of Communications and (ICT) information communication technology will serve as the chairperson. • A representative of the Minister of Planning • A representative of ORTB personnel chosen by his colleagues • A representative of the Minister of Finance • A representative of the Minister of Agriculture • A consumer representative • An individual, who is knowledgeable in broadcasting 2 he HAAC had shut down Radio Star during the previous term of oice (2008) because its promoter, without requesting permission from the HAAC as required by the agreement, sold the operating frequency to another person. he HAAC had shut down the radio failing to send a notiication as required. he Supreme Court, on application by the promoter, rules out the decision to close Radio Star on procedural grounds in 2009.he HAAC did not consider it necessary to shut down the radio again, which could now begin to broadcast and this time following procedures, since the closure period (almost a year) had caused the deterioration of equipment and more than a one year backlog in rent in addition to other charges. Not to mention that some of the equipment was seized and now it is very diicult for the radio to broadcast in a small radius. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER BENIN 2011 105