SECTOR 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. Analysis: The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act 2005 establishes the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation as a “public broadcaster”. The minister responsible for information appoints the board of directors, “from among prominent Ugandans of proven integrity by virtue of their qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of broadcasting, technology, media law, business management, finance, and journalism” (Section 7 [2]). The selection is at the minister’s discretion and the procedure of the actual appointments is not publicly known. 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: 1.1 (2007: 1.0) 3.5 Office bearers with the state and political parties as well as those with a financial interest in the broadcasting industry are excluded from possible membership on the board of the state/public broadcaster. Analysis: The UBC Act 2005 is silent on these principles. The minister responsible for information has the sole and unrestricted authority to appoint UBC board members. 48 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2010