Section 9, The Independent Media Commission Act, 2000. [Margin: Short title.]

(1) The Commission shall, for the effective performance of [illegible]s functions under this Act, appoint such committees as it may [illegible]nsider necessary, including the following specialized committees: [Margin: Committees of Commission.] (a) an Applications Committee which shall receive and screen applications for the licensing and registration of media institutions; (b) a Complaints Committee which shall be responsible for inquiring into complaints against the contravention of the media Code of Practice and for the settlement of disputes between the public and media institutions; and (c) an Advisory Committee which shall be responsible for studying development in the media and making appropriate recommendations for media policy formulation and legislation as well as promoting professionalism in the media industry throughout Sierra Leone, including research and training. (2) A Committee appointed under subsection (1) shall consist of qualified members of the Commission and the general public. (3) The Committees appointed under subsection (1) shall in the pursuance of their respective functions hold public hearings and receive petitions.