Translated by IRIS Georgia Updated as of March 2004 CHAPTER 5 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT Article 65. The right of an administrative agency to enter into an administrative contract 1. In private legal relations an administrative agency shall act as the subjects of Civil Law. 2. Whenever an administrative agency enters into an administrative contract, the respective norms of the Civil Code and additional requirements under this Chapter shall apply. Article 66. Special requirements for an administrative contract 1. In civil relations an administrative agency shall act only within the scope of its authority, as prescribed by law. 2. The administrative contract entered into by an administrative agency may not contravene the Constitution of Georgia and applicable legislation. 3. An administrative contract may not violate human rights and freedoms set forth in Chapter 2 of the Constitution of Georgia. Article 67. The involvement of a third party in the conclusion of an administrative contract 1. The administrative contract that restricts the rights of a third party or imposes any obligation upon him shall take effect only after the third party presents his written consent. 2. Prior to the entry into an administrative contract, the administrative agency shall inform the third party whose interests will be affected by the contract. 3. The interested party stipulated in Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article may present his opinion before the conclusion of an administrative contract. Article 68. The consent of another administrative agency The administrative contract that was concluded in lieu of issuing an administrative act shall take effect after receiving the written consent of the respective administrative agency, as prescribed by law. Article 69. The form of an administrative contract Unless otherwise prescribed by law, an administrative contract shall be concluded only in writing. Article 70. The nullification of an administrative contract Page 22 of 54