Section 15: Functions of Zonal Boards

Subject to this Act, each Zonal Board shall be responsible for-(a) the operation of its main station and production centres;
(b) the control of the general policy of the Zonal programmes in such a manner as to ensure that all Zonal programmes are selected with due regard to the distinctive culture, interests and tastes of the people of the Zone on the one hand and the fulfilment of national needs on the other, and conform to any standards laid down by the Authority;
(c) the appointment of an advisory committee to advise the Board on any matter concerning television broadcasting in its Zone and any other business of the Board referred to it for advice;
(d) the supervision and control over the acts of all employees of the Authority in its Zone in matters of executive administration in the whole field of television broadcasting and matters concerning the accounts and records of the Zone;
(e) the disposition of all questions relating to the service of the employees of the Authority in its Zone and their pay, privileges and allowances subject to the approval of the Authority; and
(f) the performance of such other functions as the Authority may from time to time delegate to it.