National Television and Radio Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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| Azərbaycan Respublikası Milli Televiziya və Radio Şurası | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | October 5, 2002 |
| Website | http://www.ntrc.gov.az/ |
The National Television and Radio Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan regulates and censors media and entertainment content in Azerbaijan. The organization has shut down news outlets for content considered objectionable by the authoritarian regime in Azerbaijan.[1]
The agency was established on October 5, 2002, with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[2]
Nominally, broadcasting is under Azerbaijani law free and state interference is forbidden,[2] but in practice, the regime substantially curtails press freedom and freedom of speech.[1]
Activity of the Council includes ensuring the implementation of television and radio broadcasting policies and to regulate this activity. The main tasks of the council are:[3]
- to regulate the actions of television and radio broadcasters;
- to secure public interest in broadcasting;
- to monitor compliance with the legislation on television and radio broadcasting.
The council is funded from the state budget.[3]
Members
The Council consists of 9 members. Three members of the Board are appointed for two years, three for four years, and three for six years. Members have the right to be reappointed. The members of the Council elect the chairman and the vice-chairman. The council is headed by the Chairman of the council. The Council determines the number of staff members of the Board, appoints its staff and creates structural units within the cost estimate.[3]