32 S.C. 128\02 The Norwegian Act confers more powers of control on a government Minister than the Zimbabwean Act. Complaints against any broadcaster are handled by the Complaints Committee for Broadcasting Programmes which, in terms of Chapter 5:1 of the Broadcasting Regulations, is appointed by the responsible Ministry. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The Broadcasting Industry of the United States is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that was established by the Communications Act of 1934. The FCC describes itself as “an independent United States government agency”. Appointment to the five-member Commission is by the United States President “by and with the advice and consent of the Senate” and lasts for five years. Appointments are for full-time service. Commissioners have to be citizens of the US and are required to take an oath of office. The US President also appoints one of the Commissioners to serve as Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. Significantly three Commissioners out of five “may be members of the same political party.” Its budget comes directly from Congress. The FCC is the licensing authority with powers to revoke licences as well as to receive representations from the public. It has the powers to review and adjust application fees. In discharging its functions, the Commission may elect to delegate some of its responsibilities to a panel of commissioners. SWEDEN