CHAPTER IV: COPYRIGHT COUNCIL

 

Article 39

(1) In order to assist the Government in providing public information and guidance as well as the promotion of copyright, a Copyright Council shall be established.

(2) The membership of the Copyright Council shall consist of representatives from related government departments or agencies, as well as representatives from organisations in related field of expertise and professions.

(3) The requirements for organisations of authors, which may send their representatives to the Copyright Council, the number of members and their requirements, shall be stipulated in a Government Regulation.

(4) The designation of expert members or representatives of profession in the field of copyright and the increase in membership shall be decided by the Government together with members representing their organisations.

Article 40

(1) Chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, vice-secretary and other members of the Copyright Council shall be appointed and dismissed by the President upon the recommendation of the Minister.

(2) Further provisions on the duties, functions, structure, working procedures, financing and procedures for replacing vacancies in the Copyright Council shall be stipulated in a Government Regulation.

    1. The expenses of the Copyright Council referred to in paragraph (2) shall be borne by the expenditure budget of the Department of Justice.
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