The authority, 'a body of people acting as trustees for the public interest', does not however exercise executive control over broadcasting.

The authority quite properly denies them the choice, and exercises it itself.

The communist party and Soviet military authorities exercised strict ideological control over the force.

"The authorities exercised reasonable restraint in dealing with the situation," he said.

The authority exercises tremendous power and employs more than 64,000 people.

Its authorities shall exercise their posts for five years.

The separatist authorities exercise tight control over the media.

"The aim is to allow the legitimate authorities to exercise their authority in the area," he said.

It should be noted that the Chinese authorities exercise strict control over local access permits for international teams.

There are many areas of that country where even the authorities cannot exercise legitimate democratic power.