Act 769 National Communications Authority Act, 2008 Borrowing powers 24. Subject to the provisions on loans contained in Article 181 of the Constitution and any other enactment, the Authority may obtain loans and other credit facilities on the guarantee of the Government from a bank or financial institution that the Minister for Finance determines. Miscellaneous provisions Procedure for decision-making by the Authority 25. (1) In the exercise of its function under this Act and the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) the Board shall (a) observe reasonable standards of procedural fairness, (b) act timeously, and (c) observe the rules of natural justice. when making decisions that affect a person. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Board shall (a) publish a matter for decision in the Gazette as considered necessary or as required by the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) prior to making a decision; (b) grant a person who is or is likely to be affected by a decision of the Board, an opportunity; (i) to make a submission to the Board, (ii) to be heard by the Board, or (iii) to consult with the Board in good faith, 'and (c) have regard to evidence adduced and matters contained in a submission made or received in the course of any consultation. (3) Where the Board makes a decision, it shall (a) state in writing the reasons for the decision; and (b) provide in accordance with its procedure; notification of the decision to the relevant persons. (4) The Board may, on application or on its own motion, review, rescind or vary a decision made by it or hear a matter again before rendering a decision. Register of interests 26. (1) The Director-General shall cause to be kept and maintained a Register in which shall be recorded details of (a) any share or debenture owned by a member of the Board; 13

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