An EAP appointed in terms of regulation 17(1) must—
| c) |
perform the work relating to the application in an objective, manner, even if this results in views and findings that are not favourable to the applicant; |
| d) |
comply with the Act, these Regulations and all other applicable legislation; |
| e) |
take into account, to the extent possible, the matters listed in regulation 8(b) when preparing the application and any report relating to the application; and |
| f) |
disclose to the applicant and the competent authority all material information in the possession of the EAP that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing— |
| i) |
any decision to be taken with respect to the application by the competent authority in terms of these Regulations; or |
| ii) |
the objectivity of any report, plan or document to be prepared by the EAP in terms of these Regulations for submission to the competent authority. |
National Small Business Act, 1996 (Act 102 of 1996)
