Tanzania Sector 3. 3.1 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent, the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political and economic nature. ANALYSIS: According to Act no. 12 of 2003 which established the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority, the TCRA is governed by a Board of Directors whose chairman and vice chairman are appointees of the President. The minister appoints the CEO and 4 non-executive members, bringing the number to a total of seven. Under this Act, a Contents Committee is to perform the following functions: (i) advise the sector minister on broadcasting policy (ii) monitor and regulate broadcast content (iii) handle complaints from operators and consumers and (iv) monitor broadcasting ethics compliance. The panelists observed that the current Board is made up mainly of retired government officials. SCORES: Individual scores: 1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1 Average score: 1.9 3.2 The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory body is open and transparent and involves civil society. ANALYSIS: As outlined under 3.1 appointments are made by the minister (and the president himself). It was observed that when the present board 20 African Media Barometer - Tanzania 2006