(1) In order to conduct deliberations under Articles 103-3, 133-2, and 133-3 and to deliberate on the matters requested by the chairperson of the Protection Agency or referred by the chairperson of the Deliberation Committee to meetings in connection with the protection of copyright, a Copyright Protection Deliberation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Deliberation Committee") shall be established in the Protection Agency. <Amended on May 18, 2021>
(2) The Deliberation Committee shall be comprised of not less than 15 nor more than 20 members, including one chairperson, and there shall be a balance between the number of the members representing the interest of the holders of the rights protected by this Act and the number of the members representing the interest of the users. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2016; Nov. 26, 2019>
(3) The chairperson of the Deliberation Committee shall be elected by and from among its members.
(4) The members of the Deliberation Committee are commissioned by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from among the following persons. In such cases, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request a right holder group or user group, etc. in each field to recommend members. <Amended on Nov. 26, 2019; May 18, 2021>
1. A person who has previously held or currently holds the position of associate professor or a position equivalent thereto in a department related to law or copyright protection at a school defined in Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
2. A person who holds the position of a judge or prosecutor, or a person who is qualified as a lawyer;
3. A person who has previously held or currently holds the position of a public official of Grade IV or higher, or a position equivalent thereto at a public institution, and has work experience in copyright protection;
4. A person who has previously held or currently holds the position of an executive officer of an organization related to copyright or culture industry;
5. A person who has previously held or currently holds the position of an executive officer of a user protection institution or organization;
6. Other persons with extensive knowledge of and experience in the affairs related to copyright protection.
(5) Each members of the Deliberation Committee shall hold office for a term of three years and his or her term may be renewed only once. <Amended on Nov. 26, 2019; May 18, 2021>
(6) A subcommittee for each field may be established in order to efficiently conduct business affairs of the Deliberation Committee. A resolution reached by a subcommittee with respect to matters entrusted by the Deliberation Committee shall be deemed reached by the Deliberation Committee. <Amended on Nov. 26, 2019>
(7) Other matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Deliberation Committee shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Nov. 26, 2019>[This Article Added on Mar. 22, 2016]