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Introduction of Introduction of National Communications CommissionNational Communications Commission

Mr. Po-Chou LiangMr. Po-Chou LiangPlanning Dept. of NCCPlanning Dept. of NCC

January 15, 2007January 15, 2007

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Outline

IntroductionIntroduction

Duties, Mission and ResponsibilitiesDuties, Mission and Responsibilities

NCC OperationNCC Operation

Annual PlanAnnual Plan

ConclusionConclusion


Liu Kung-Chung, Lin Tung-Tai, Hsieh Chin-Nan, Liu Tsung-Te, Liu You-Li, Su Yeong-Chin, Wu Chung-Chi, Shyr Shyr-Hao, Li Tsu-Yuan

On February 22 2006, Executive Yuan nominated nine Commissioners and the National Communications Commission (NCC) became operational.

On March 1, 2006, the Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen were installed.


Scope of Authorities of ICT-related Agencies

MOEA: Ministry of Economic Affairs GIO: Government Information Office MOTC: Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Executive YuanExecutive Yuan

MOEAMOEA

•Communications Service -related Policy-Making & Regulation Enforcement•Issuance of Telecoms & Broadcasting Licenses

GIOGIO MOTCMOTC NCCNCC

• ICT manufacturing related Policy-Making & Industry Promotion

•Planning of national spectrum resources

•Provision of guidance and incentives for development of communication industry

•Planning of national broadcasting resources

•Provision of guidance and incentives for development of broadcast industry


Duties, Mission and Responsibilities


Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(1/3)

Duties of NCCDuties of NCCaccommodating the convergence of technologypromoting the sound development of

communicationssafeguarding the rights of citizensprotecting the interests of consumers increasing cultural diversity

~ Article 1 of the Fundamental Communications Act Article 1 of the Fundamental Communications Act


Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(2/3)

Mission of NCC Mission of NCC promoting the healthy development of communicationspreserving independence in the mediaexercising regulation on communications effectivelyensuring fair and effective competition in the

communications marketprotecting the consumer and respecting the rights of

the disadvantagedpromoting the balanced development of pluralism

~~Article 1 of the National Communications Commission Article 1 of the National Communications Commission Organization ActOrganization Act


Duties, Mission and Responsibilities(3/3) NCC’s NCC’s ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Developing regulatory policies & regulations Processing applications for licenses Overseeing communications operations Regulating content of broadcasting Assigning radio frequency and numbers Setting engineering and technical specifications and condu

cting type-approval Setting info-communications security standards & regulatio

ns Processing consumers protection Engaging in international matters relating to communication

operation


NCC Operation


NCC Operation (1/4)

Legal FrameworkLegal Framework

• Organization Act : explicitly provides NCC’s responsibilities & relevant operating rules

Telecommunications ActRadio & TV Broadcasting Act

• defines the principles for the division of responsibilities between NCC and the Executive Branch• sets common regulatory principles for communications services

Fundamental Communications Act

NCC Organization Act

• Substantive Laws: explicitly provide regulation over communication & broadcasting businesses


NCC Operation (2/4) NCC is separated from the Executive Branch with a total number NCC is separated from the Executive Branch with a total number

of of 1313 full-time Commissioners serving a 3-year term. full-time Commissioners serving a 3-year term. Its Chairman and 2 Vice-Chairmen are elected by Its Chairman and 2 Vice-Chairmen are elected by

Commissioners themselves.Commissioners themselves. The Commissioners supervise all NCC activities, delegating The Commissioners supervise all NCC activities, delegating

responsibilities to supporting offices and operating responsibilities to supporting offices and operating departments.departments.

Commission’s Decisions:Commission’s Decisions: Collegiate system Resolutions on the matters discussed shall be passed by agreement

of a majority of the Commissioners. If any commissioner has a concurring opinion or dissenting opinion

concerning the resolutions of a Commission Meeting, he/she may request to attach such opinion in the meeting record, to be published as reference.


NCC Operation (3/4) NCC Employees and BudgetNCC Employees and Budget

561 employeesBudget

Remuneration of employees; government appropriation regulatory activities: funded by regulatory fees at level of

5%~15% of total fees (does not include auction revenues, actual level decided by Executive Yuan, 7% in 2007)

Organization of Internal Units 6 departments 4 supporting offices 3 regional supervisory departments

A telecom police brigade from MOI


NCC Operation (4/4) Structure of NCCStructure of NCC

Counsellors ,Supervisory Engineers

Planning Dept.

Operational Adm inistration Dept.

Technologies A dm inistration Dept.

Broadcasting C ontents Dept.

Resources A dm inistration Dept.

Legal Affa irs D ept.

Northern Region S upervisory Dept.

Central R egion S upervisory Dept.

Southern Region Supervisory Dept.

Secretariat

Personnel Office

Civil S ervice Ethics Office

Accounting O ffice

Chief Secretary

Com m ission(13 Com m issioners)Chairm an

2 V ice Chairm en


Annual Plan


Planning Process

Statutory BasisStatutory Basis Duties and mission defined in the Fundamental Communicati

ons Act and the Organization Act of National Communications Commission.

Taking into the mission themes of the NCC and the statutory

requirement of performance assessment. NCC set forth its

objectives and the vision to operate.

NCC’s Vision NCC’s Vision establishing a sound developed communications environme

nt with high-quality content, digital convergence and fair competition.


Planning Process

Objectives of annual work plan Objectives of annual work plan

promoting the convergence of communications

establishing a sound regulatory system for communications

safeguarding citizens’ rights of and interests in communications

promoting diversified cultures and protecting the disadvantaged group.


Annual Plan for 2006 (1/4)

28 work plans, 49 projects proposed in accordance with 4 object28 work plans, 49 projects proposed in accordance with 4 objectivesives

Objective 1:Promoting the convergence of communicationsObjective 1:Promoting the convergence of communications

enlarging market entry

promoting competition

drafting and revising substantial laws and regulations

Promoting wireless broadband access and utilization

promoting development of digital platforms

enhancing information and communications security

promoting international engagement



Objective 2:Establishing a sound regulatory system fObjective 2:Establishing a sound regulatory system for communications or communications

increasing the effectiveness of granting and renewing licenses

promoting VoIP interconnection

rationalizing tariff control

conducting effective radio wave regulation

cracking down illegal radio stations

promoting effective use of frequency

opening up new frequency bands for communications



Objective 3:Safeguarding citizens’ rights of and interests in communicaObjective 3:Safeguarding citizens’ rights of and interests in communicationstions implementing the withdrawal of government, parties, and military from the m

edia

promoting universal services to bridge digital divide

commissioning third party to conduct inspection of in-building telecom equipment

maintaining a secure network environment

promoting Internet content rating

enabling citizen participation in supervising broadcasting contents

enforcing Prepaid card regulation

simplifying certification procedure of end-users’ telecom equipment

enhancing public awareness of using communications services

verifying billing system of communication operators



Objective 4: Promoting diversified cultures and proteObjective 4: Promoting diversified cultures and protecting the disadvantaged groupcting the disadvantaged group

drafting strategic guidelines to promote diversified cultures and protect the disadvantaged

setting up a mechanism for citizen participation in supervision of communications

helping the disadvantaged use communications resources

realizing access to public welfare channels


Conclusion


Conclusion

The Decisions of the Commission are made publicly The Decisions of the Commission are made publicly available on its web-site (www.ncc.tw).available on its web-site (www.ncc.tw).

NCC will hold open meeting periodically to seek publNCC will hold open meeting periodically to seek public comments on important regulatory issues.ic comments on important regulatory issues.

Your valuable suggestions and opinions with regard tYour valuable suggestions and opinions with regard to regulatory affairs are very much welcome.o regulatory affairs are very much welcome.


Thank you!

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