Premier Cho: Will Strive to Propose NCC Nominee List by End of April, but Lacks Full Confidence
The Legislative Yuan rejected four nominees for the National Communications Commission (NCC) in 2025. With the terms of three current members ending this July, the Executive Yuan is legally required to propose new candidates by April 30. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated on the 14th that finding new candidates is extremely difficult, and while he will do his best, he is not fully confident about meeting the deadline. Separately, regarding the Central Election Commission, Cho assured that appointments and nominations will proceed according to law and will not delay the year-end general election.
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(CNA reporter Su Lung-chi, Taipei, 14th) The Legislative Yuan blocked the list of four NCC commissioners in 2025, and the three currently serving commissioners will also see their terms expire in July. Legislators are concerned about whether candidates can be proposed before the end of April. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated today that he can work hard and do his best, but he honestly does not have full confidence.
In July 2025, the Executive Yuan proposed a list of four nominees for the National Communications Commission (NCC), including the chairman and vice-chairman, but the Legislative Yuan rejected them all on November 7 of the same year.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general policy interpellation session today. KMT Legislator Hung Meng-kai questioned the supplementary nominations for NCC commissioners and the fact that the terms of another three NCC commissioners will expire in July this year, which legally requires new nominations to be proposed by April 30. He asked if candidates could be presented by then.
Cho Jung-tai stated that after the Legislative Yuan has exercised its power of confirmation for personnel multiple times, it will now be very difficult to find any new candidates. He said that the people sought in the past were outstanding, professional, and suitable, to allow the NCC to operate normally.
As for whether the list can be proposed before April 30, Cho Jung-tai said, "I can work hard, I can do my best, but I honestly do not have full confidence."
Hung Meng-kai then asked about the personnel of the Central Election Commission, pointing out that four people have passed the Legislative Yuan's review but have not yet been appointed. Cho Jung-tai said, "You should be clear about the process and the reasons." The CEC is established with 9 to 11 members according to its organic act; there are currently 8, and 3 more need to be added in the future.
He said that the appointments will be made according to the law, but the process from supplementary nomination to the Legislative Yuan's exercise of confirmation power will also take some time, and it will not delay the year-end general election.
Cho Jung-tai said that the CEC personnel will be appointed and supplementary nominations will be made. The candidates are ready. As for when they will be sent, that is part of the ongoing discussion. "I must be responsible for the nominees." (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150414
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(CNA reporter Su Lung-chi, Taipei, 14th) The Legislative Yuan blocked the list of four NCC commissioners in 2025, and the three currently serving commissioners will also see their terms expire in July. Legislators are concerned about whether candidates can be proposed before the end of April. Premier Cho Jung-tai stated today that he can work hard and do his best, but he honestly does not have full confidence.
In July 2025, the Executive Yuan proposed a list of four nominees for the National Communications Commission (NCC), including the chairman and vice-chairman, but the Legislative Yuan rejected them all on November 7 of the same year.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general policy interpellation session today. KMT Legislator Hung Meng-kai questioned the supplementary nominations for NCC commissioners and the fact that the terms of another three NCC commissioners will expire in July this year, which legally requires new nominations to be proposed by April 30. He asked if candidates could be presented by then.
Cho Jung-tai stated that after the Legislative Yuan has exercised its power of confirmation for personnel multiple times, it will now be very difficult to find any new candidates. He said that the people sought in the past were outstanding, professional, and suitable, to allow the NCC to operate normally.
As for whether the list can be proposed before April 30, Cho Jung-tai said, "I can work hard, I can do my best, but I honestly do not have full confidence."
Hung Meng-kai then asked about the personnel of the Central Election Commission, pointing out that four people have passed the Legislative Yuan's review but have not yet been appointed. Cho Jung-tai said, "You should be clear about the process and the reasons." The CEC is established with 9 to 11 members according to its organic act; there are currently 8, and 3 more need to be added in the future.
He said that the appointments will be made according to the law, but the process from supplementary nomination to the Legislative Yuan's exercise of confirmation power will also take some time, and it will not delay the year-end general election.
Cho Jung-tai said that the CEC personnel will be appointed and supplementary nominations will be made. The candidates are ready. As for when they will be sent, that is part of the ongoing discussion. "I must be responsible for the nominees." (Editor: Lin Hsing-meng) 1150414
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FAQ
What is the deadline for submitting the list of NCC nominees?
The Executive Yuan is legally required to submit the new list of nominees for the National Communications Commission (NCC) by April 30.
Why is Premier Cho Jung-tai not confident about meeting the deadline?
He stated that it is very difficult to find suitable new candidates after the Legislative Yuan previously rejected a full slate of nominees, making him uncertain about meeting the April 30 deadline.