Komisioneri i Pavarur për Media

The Chief Executive Officer is appointed by the Council of the Independent Media Commission. The Chief Executive is responsible for all managerial aspects of the Office of the Chief Executive in accordance with policies established by the Council and within the framework of the budget established by the IMC Law. The Chief Executive manages the day-to day operations of the Office of the Chief Executive and is responsible for the financial management of the IMC. Decision to delegates these responsibilities to the Chief Executive of IMC
:: Department of Broadcast Regulation

The Broadcast Regulation Department supervises overall IMC regulatory activities by coordinating the work of the Legal, Licensing, Monitoring/Compliance, and Frequency Management divisions. Provides support and advice to the Chief Executive on all matters related to licensing, enforcement and regulatory policy development of the IMC. It oversees development of broadcast regulatory and policies and procedures and coordinates professional staff development within the Regulatory Department.

:: Licensing

The Licensing Division conducts competitions for new broadcast licenses and works closely with existing broadcasters on issues related to compliance with the terms of their licenses. The Licensing Division cooperates with the IMC's Technical, Legal and Monitoring Divisions to resolve problems of interference among broadcasters and to review requests from broadcasters to amend their licenses.

For more information, visit our sections on Legislation and Licensing.

:: Legal

The Legal Division advises the IMC on all legal matters related to licensing, complaints from the public, and the preparation of new rules and guidelines for broadcasters. The Legal Division prepares sanctions cases and advises the IMC in all legal proceedings. The Legal Division also serves as general counsel to the IMC, advising on administrative as well as regulatory matters.

For information on past TMC/IMC cases, visit our section on Decisions.

:: Monitoring

The Monitoring and Compliance Division monitors broadcast media and periodically conducts site visits, both to ensure compliance with IMC regulations and to help the IMC better understand broadcasters' needs and concerns. IMC Monitors receive complaints from the public and review them in consultation with the Legal, Technical and Licensing Divisions so as to advise the Chief Executive on any regulatory action that may be required and also may initiate its own ex-officio complaints.

To learn more about how complaints are filed and investigated, visit our Complaints section.

:: Technical

The Frequency Management Division sets the transmission parameters for each broadcaster, including frequency, signal strength and location of antenna. Using specialized frequency planning software, the Frequency Management Division plots the coverage area of each broadcaster on a precise topographic map of Kosovo to ensure that each radio or television station can cover its licensed area without interfering with other broadcasters. The Division also conducts field monitoring operations to verify broadcasters' compliance with the technical terms of their licenses. :: Administration

The Administration Department is responsible for all financial, staff, logistic and procurement matters at the IMC, including management of its budget (derived from the Kosovo Consolidated Budget).

Our Mission

The IMC seeks to

PROMOTE the development of a viable media market serving all of Kosovo's people;

ENCOURAGE professionalism among journalists and media managers and owners;

PROTECT freedom of expression, diversity of opinion, access to information for journalists and the public, and the interests of media users and operators according to the rule of law.

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