PART III: GENERAL RULES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SHARING 9. Reference Offer and Standard Price List 9.1 The Authority recognizes the right of operators to negotiate and agree on terms and conditions of Infrastructure sharing. The Authority however requires that such negotiation must be within the limits of an existing Reference Offer developed by each potential access provider. 9.2 Every access provider shall ensure that its Reference Offer is readily available to other operators with a view to promoting fairness in the negotiation process. 9.3 Access providers should in the process of developing the Reference Offer be responsive and work in close association with other operators, that is, prospective access seekers. 9.4 Parties involved in any negotiation for infrastructure sharing arrangement are at liberty to negotiate outside the Reference Offer provided that such negotiations are voluntary and non-discriminatory. 9.5 The Reference Offer should contain sufficient information on issues relevant to the access seeker for negotiation purposes as itemised in the First Schedule to these Guidelines. 9.6 Parties may request for other information which may be required in the process of negotiating for infrastructure sharing. Such information should be treated as confidential by the requesting party at all times. 9.7 The quality and nature of any information requested for will depend on what stage the negotiation process has reached. Response on any such request should be prompt to avoid delay. 9.8 A party may request for a site inspection if it is deemed necessary for the purpose of aiding that party to reach an informed decision. 16 | P a g e