[HCDX] African broadcasting union to be revamped, renamed

["Md. Azizul Alam Al-Amin" <alamin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

African broadcasting union to be revamped, renamed:
(18-Aug-06)

The Union of National Radio & Television Organisations of Africa (URTNA) 
will undergo a total revamp of its structure and operations, following 
approval by the union's Administrative Council meeting in Dakar, Senegal, 
last week.
The Administrative Council also proposed that URTNA change its name to the 
African Union of Broadcasting (AUB). However, this matter will be debated 
during the union's General Assembly in November.
URTNA will also finalise the location of its headquarters during the 
General Assembly. Its operation centres such as Afro-Vision, which 
suspended operations from 1 April, will be transferred to the new location.
The revamp will also see the General Assembly meeting annually, instead of 
once every two years. The post of Secretary-General will also be replaced 
with Chief Executive Officer.
Other changes include forming an Executive Council of nine members to 
replace the Administrative Council. Those making up the new executive board 
are the President, three Vice-Presidents, the CEO and others from 
geographical zones not already represented by the top five posts.
Four directors will be appointed to assist the CEO. They will be in charge 
of Training and Technology; Programmes; Marketing, Sales and Communication; 
and Finance and Administration.
"Membership of the union will be made up of African public and private 
broadcasting organisations, broadcasting organisations of Africans in the 
diaspora as well as broadcasting organisations outside the continent," said 
Kevin Ejiofor, the Administrative Council Chairman.
(ABU Website)

Best regards,

MD. AZIZUL ALAM AL-AMIN
RAJSHAHI, BANGLADESH  
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