Independent Broadcasting Authority [No. 17 of 2002 7. (1) There is hereby constituted the Independent Broadcasting Authority Board which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, perform the functions of the Authority under this Act. 341 Constitution of Board (2) The Board shall consist of nine part-time members appointed by the Minister, on the recommendation of the appointments committee, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. (3) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed to the Board unless the person is committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability and when viewed collectively the persons so appointed shall be representative of a broad cross section of the population of the Republic. (4) The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected by the members from amongst themselves. (5) A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Board if that person — (a) is not a citizen of Zambia; (b) is not permanently resident in Zambia; (c) is a member of Parliament or local authority; (d) is an office-bearer or employee of any political party; (e) is a director or has direct or indirect financial interest in the broadcasting industry; or if) is an immediate family member of a person referred to in paragraph (d)or(e). (6) A member may not become a shareholder or otherwise participate as an applicant for a broadcasting licence within twelve months of ceasing to be a member of the Board. 8. (1) The Minister shall, for the purposes of section seven, constitute an ad hoc appointments committee consisting of the following: (a) one member nominated by the Law Association of Zambia; (b) one member nominated by a Non-Governmental Organisation active in human rights; (c) one member nominated by religious organisations; (d) one member nominated by a media support organisation; and (e) one member nominated by the ministry responsible for Appointments committee