Regulations Governing Universal Service of Telecommunications Enterprises Article 17

The committee shall have thirteen to fifteen members and the number of members of each gender may not be less than one third. The chairman, also a member of the committee, shall be the head of the competent authority or the personnel authorized by the head; other members are to be selected by the head of the competent authority or the personnel authorized by the head from the entity among internal personnel, academics and experts.Each member shall be appointed for one year as a term, with possible extension if necessary. In case of the withdrawal of member before the termination of the term, temporary substitutes shall be appointed to carry out the post till the end of the term.Members shall not receive a salary. However, assessment fees, transportation fees or attendance fees may be paid in accordance with the relevant rules.