The following terms and phrases - wherever they appear in this regulation - shall have the meanings indicated next to them, unless the context requires otherwise:
Ministry: Ministry of Media.
Minister: Minister of Media.
Authority: General Commission for Audiovisual Media.
Council: Board of Directors of the Authority.
President: Chief Executive Officer.
Regulation: Regulation of the Authority.

By virtue of this regulation, a public authority shall be established called the "General Commission for Audiovisual Media," which enjoys independent legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and is organizationally linked to the Minister.

The headquarters of the Authority shall be in the city of Riyadh, and the Authority may establish branches and offices inside and outside the Kingdom as needed.

The Authority aims to regulate and develop the activity of audiovisual broadcasting, and to monitor its content, in accordance with the media policy of the Kingdom, taking into account the following:
1- Enhancing religious, social, and cultural values in the Kingdom.
2- Ensuring the provision of a high-quality and diverse range of audiovisual entertainment, cultural, educational, and other materials to the public.
3- Establishing flexible and clear frameworks for licensing audiovisual broadcasting, accommodating evolving commercial and technological trends.
4- Ensuring equal opportunities in the markets and guaranteeing fair competition within its area of activity.
5- Supporting the development and growth of the audiovisual broadcasting and media content sector in the Kingdom.
6- Supporting and implementing the objectives of the media policy of the Kingdom and national plans through audiovisual broadcasting and media content.

The Commission shall be the authority responsible for broadcasting and audiovisual media content affairs, in accordance with the relevant laws, and shall take the necessary decisions to achieve its objectives in this regard. To this end, it has the following responsibilities:
1- Managing the licensing process for all broadcasting and audiovisual media content activities and issuing licenses.
2- Proposing fees for broadcasting and audiovisual media content licenses, suggesting amendments, and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approval.
3- Coordinating with the Communications and Information Technology Commission regarding the frequency spectrum for audiovisual media broadcasting, in accordance with the Communications Law.
4- Coordinating with the Communications and Information Technology Commission regarding the technical specifications for audiovisual media broadcasting equipment, and issuing approvals for their import and clearance.
5- Monitoring all providers of broadcasting and audiovisual media content services to ensure their compliance with the laws and the terms and conditions of the licenses issued to them.
6- Receiving complaints related to broadcasting and audiovisual media content and investigating them.
7- Supporting and conducting research and studies, and organizing conferences and seminars related to broadcasting and audiovisual media content activities, whether independently or in collaboration with other similar institutions.
8- Establishing a mechanism for resolving disputes between the Commission and providers of broadcasting and audiovisual media content services, in accordance with the provisions of the law.
9- Any other task assigned to it or required by the nature of its work or the applicable laws.

1- The Authority shall have a Board of Directors formed as follows:
 A- Minister of Media as Chairman
B- A representative from the Ministry of Interior as a member
C- A representative from the Ministry of Commerce and Investment as a member
D- A representative from the Ministry of Finance as a member
E- A representative from the Ministry of Media as a member
F- A representative from the Ministry of Culture as a member
G- A representative from the Communications and Information Technology Commission as a member
H- Two individuals with expertise in media affairs appointed by a decision of the Council of Ministers based on a proposal from the Minister, with a membership term of three years, renewable once, and the Chairman shall select a Vice Chairman from among the members of the Council.
2- The ranks or grades of the representatives of the government agencies mentioned in paragraphs (B- C- D- E- F) of paragraph (1) of this article shall not be less than the rank (fourteenth) or its equivalent.
3- The remuneration of the members of the Council shall be determined by a decision of the Council of Ministers.

The Council is the supreme authority in the entity, responsible for overseeing it and managing its affairs. It has the authority to take the necessary decisions and procedures to achieve the objectives for which it was established, in accordance with the provisions of this law and the regulations issued thereunder. Specifically, it has the following powers:
1- Approving the general policies related to the activities of the entity, and the plans and programs necessary for their implementation.
2- Approving the draft organizational structure of the entity and submitting it to complete the legal procedures for its approval.
3- Issuing the administrative and financial regulations that govern the entity in agreement with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Civil Service, as well as other internal regulations.
4- Approving the draft annual budget of the entity, its final account, and its annual report, and submitting these in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.
5- Appointing an external certified auditor and an internal financial controller.
6- Reviewing the periodic reports submitted regarding the progress of work in the entity and its financial position.
7- Approving the establishment of branches and offices to achieve the entity's objectives domestically and internationally, in accordance with the regulations.
8- Approving the purchase, sale, and investment of real estate.
9- Approving the conclusion of contracts and agreements, and authorizing the head of the entity to sign them.
10- Approving the establishment of companies and agencies by the entity that perform activities related to its nature of work or contribute to their establishment, in accordance with the regulations and in agreement with the Ministry of Finance.
11- Determining the financial compensation for the services provided by the entity.
The Council may delegate its chairman, vice-chairman, or a committee of its members some of its powers.

1- The Council holds its meetings periodically every three months, and the Chairman of the Council may call for a meeting whenever necessary or upon the request of at least three members.
2- A meeting of the Council is valid if attended by the majority of the members, including the Chairman of the Council or his deputy, and decisions are made by a majority of the votes of those present. In the event of a tie, the side that the Chairman of the meeting voted for shall prevail.
3- The Council may invite anyone it deems appropriate to attend its sessions to benefit from their expertise without having the right to vote.

The council may form permanent or temporary committees from among its members or others, and assign to them the tasks it deems necessary. The decision to form each committee shall specify its chairperson, members, and competencies, and it may seek assistance from whomever it deems appropriate to carry out the assigned tasks.

The Authority shall have a Chief Executive Officer who is appointed and relieved from his position by a decision of the Council, and the decision shall specify his salary and financial benefits.