The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe is established in terms of the Broadcasting Services Act Chapter [12:06]. The Act provides for the functions, powers and duties of the Authority, which include the planning, management, allocation, regulation and protection of the broadcasting frequency spectrum and the regulation and licensing of broadcasting systems and services. The Authority falls under the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services and is headed by a twelve member Board. The Authority`s Management team is headed by a Chief Executive Officer and includes experts in Broadcast Engineering, Content Regulation, Law, Finance and Administration.