The Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) () is a

statutory authority A statutory body or statutory authority is a body set up by law (statute) that is authorised to implement certain legislation on behalf of the relevant country or state, sometimes by being Primary and secondary legislation, empowered or deleg ...

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. The AMA was formed in July 2007, by existing 100%. .

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

Government agencies of Albania Mass media agencies of Albania Regulation in Albania {{Albania-gov-stub