16 (2) Subject to this Act, for the better exercise of its functions the Authority shall have power to do or cause to be done, either by itself or through its agents, all or any of the things specified in the Second Schedule, either absolutely or conditionally and either solely or jointly with others. (3) Subject to this Act, the Authority shall not, in the lawful exercise of its functions under this Act, be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority. PART III POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY BOARD 5 Establishment of Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe Board The operations of the Authority shall, subject to this Act, be controlled and managed by a board to be known as the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe Board. 6 Constitution of Board (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Board shall consist of not fewer than five members and not more than seven members appointed by the President after consultation with the Minister. (2) In appointing the members of the Board the President shall endeavour to secure that members are representative of groups or sectors of the community having an interest in postal services and telecommunications, and, in particular, that at least three members are chosen for their experience or professional qualifications in the following fields or areas of competence⎯ (a) telecommunications; (b) law, accountancy or administration. 7 Terms of office and conditions of service of members (1) Subject to this Part, a member shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years. (2) A member shall continue in office after the expiry of his term until he has been reappointed or his successor has been appointed: Provided that a member shall not hold office in terms of this subsection for longer than six months. (3) Subject to section sixteen, a member shall hold office on such terms and conditions of service as the President may fix in relation to members generally. (4) A retiring member is eligible for re-appointment as a member: Provided that no member may be re-appointed for a third term in office. (5) The terms and conditions of office of a member shall not, without the member’s consent, be altered to his detriment during his tenure of office. 8 Disqualifications for appointment as member (1) The President shall not appoint a person as a member and no person shall be qualified to hold office as a member who⎯ (a) is neither a citizen of Zimbabwe nor permanently resident in Zimbabwe; or