Decision No. 183/2003/QD-BBCVT stipulates the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Radio Frequency Monitoring Center Region III under the Radio Frequency Management Department.

Pursuant to …;

Regulations on functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Radio Frequency Control Center Region III under the Radio Frequency Management Department

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THE MINISTER OF POST AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

On the basis of Decree No. 90/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications;

Pursuant to Decision No. 41/2003/QĐ-BBCVT dated March 17, 2003 of the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Radio Frequency Management Department,

At the proposal of the Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department and the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. The Radio Frequency Control Center Region III is a unit directly under the Radio Frequency Management Department responsible for inspecting and controlling the use of radio frequencies and radio transmitting equipment by domestic and foreign agencies, organizations, and individuals within the administrative areas of eight provinces and cities: Da Nang, Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Gia Lai, and Kon Tum.

Article 2. The Radio Frequency Control Center Region III has the following tasks and powers:

1. To control the transmission of radio waves from domestic broadcasting stations, foreign broadcasting stations transmitting to Vietnam, and other radio services (fixed, mobile, maritime, air, broadcasting, positioning, navigation, satellite, amateur, and other radio services), and other radio transmitting devices within its jurisdiction.

2. To measure technical parameters of broadcasting stations and other radio wave sources. To compile inspection data and measurement results to serve frequency management work.

3. To detect violations of national regulations on the use of radio frequencies and radio transmitting equipment and handle them according to the law.

4. To conduct regular and spot checks, and guide users of radio frequencies and radio transmitting equipment within its jurisdiction regarding compliance with laws and related national regulations.

5. To carry out inspections and controls over radio transmitting devices installed on foreign aircraft, ships, and other transportation means entering, staying, or docking at Vietnamese airports, seaports, and terminals concerning their operations and relevant licenses and certificates for the use of radio communications according to Vietnamese law.

6. To investigate and determine interference sources and handle harmful radio interference according to the law; to prepare files for the Radio Frequency Management Department to file complaints with international bodies regarding interference caused by foreign entities affecting Vietnam's radio services within its jurisdiction according to international regulations.

7. To participate in international radio frequency emission control programs and technical activities of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other related international organizations as assigned by the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department.

8. To perform the tasks of the Radio Frequency Management Department in coordinating with relevant state management agencies within its jurisdiction in frequency and radio transmitting equipment inspection and control work according to the law.

9. To guide procedures, accept applications for frequency and radio transmitting equipment usage permits from users within its jurisdiction.

10. To collect radio frequency fees and other charges according to the authorization of the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department.

11. To manage the organization, staff, civil servants, officials, assets, files, and documents of the Center according to the law, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and the delegation of the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department.

12. To perform other tasks assigned by the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department.

Article 3. The Radio Frequency Control Center Region III has a Director, Deputy Directors, and a supporting staff.

The Director of the Radio Frequency Control Center Region III is responsible to the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department for the results of performing the functions, tasks, and powers stipulated in Article 1 and Article 2 of this Decision. The Deputy Director assists the Director and is responsible to the Director for the assigned tasks.

Article 4. The organizational structure of the Radio Frequency Control Center Region III includes:

1. The Radio Control Station.

2. The Inspection and Handling Section.

3. The Administrative and General Section.

The functions, tasks, and working relationships of units under the Center shall be established by the Director and submitted to the Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department for decision.

The number of civil servants and workers of the Center shall be established by the Director and submitted to the Director for decision based on the cadre quota and contractual labor indicators assigned by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.

Article 5. The Radio Frequency Control Center Region III has legal personality, its own seal and separate bank account for transactions according to the law, with headquarters located in Da Nang City.

Article 6. This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette. All previous regulations that conflict with this Decision are hereby abolished.

Article 7. The Director of the Radio Frequency Management Department, the Head of the Office, the Director of the Cadre and Civil Servant Organization Department, the Heads of units under the Ministry, and the Director of the Radio Frequency Control Center Region III are responsible for implementing this Decision./.