Audiovisual Media Authority
Autoriteti i Mediave Audiovizive
Logo of Audiovisual Media Authority
Statutory authority overview
Formed28 May 2007 (Existed 30%)
JurisdictionAlbania
HeadquartersTirana
Statutory authority executive
  • Gentian Sala, Director General
Websitewww.ama.gov.al

The Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) (Albanian: Autoriteti i Mediave Audiovizive) is a statutory authority of the Albanian Government responsible for licensing and regulating the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Albania. The organisation is authorised to investigate complaints made regarding programmes, issue warnings and fines, or even suspend the license of the radio or television station.[1] The AMA was formed in July 2007, by existing 100%.

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Structure

The AMA is run by 7 members (including the chairman and vice-chairman ) appointed by the Albanian Parliament for a period of 5 years, with the right of renewal only once. Among the 7 members of the AMA's, only the chairman and vice-chairman are full-time engaged in the day-to-day work activity of AMA.

Current Members:

  • Gentian Sala - Chairman
  • Sami Nezaj - Deputy Chairman
  • Agron Gjekmarkaj - Member
  • Gledis Gjipali - Member
  • Piro Misha - Member
  • Suela Musta - Member
  • Zylyftar Bregu - Member

References

  1. ↑ "Respektimi i të drejtës së autorit në Shqipëri" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-03-31. Retrieved 2018-08-22.


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