The Telecommunications Authority of Maldives has the mandate of regulating the telecommunications sector, creating an environment conducive for promoting competition in telecommunications services and developing these services in accordance with the national Telecom Policy and Maldives Telecommunications Regulation 2003. The Authority is run by a Regulatory Board who is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Maldives Telecommunications Regulation 2003. The Regulatory Board may delegate the powers and functions of the Authority to a department, section or person working for the Authority.