S.L. 460.42 Art. 4Performance of functions of the Head of the Office

(1) The Head of the Office shall perform his duties independently and shall not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority in the exercise of his functions.

(2) The Head of the Office may regulate the functions of the Office as he deems fit and shall be allocated such resources and may be assisted by such persons with experience or qualifications in matters related to his functions according to a budget as may be agreed with the Ministry responsible for finance.

(3) Without prejudice to article 3, the conditions of tenure of the Head of the Office shall be such terms and conditions as specified at the time of his appointment to ensure his impartiality and independence.

(4) The Office shall every year, by not later than the 1st April, draw up a report of its workings and finances which shall be made available to the public and shall be sent to the Minister responsible for broadcasting and, or audiovisual media who shall lay a copy thereof on the Table of the House:

Provided that the first annual report of the Office may be published by the 1 April 2027 and shall cover the period from the commencement of operations of the Office until the 31st December 2026.