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Special Economic Zones Act, 2014 (Act No. 16 of 2014)

Chapter 6 : Special Economic Zone Operator

35. Functions of Special Economic Zone operator

 

The operator must, on behalf of the Special Economic Zone Board

(a) implement the strategic plan for that Special Economic Zone within the framework of the Special Economic Zones strategy;
(b) make improvements to that Special Economic Zone and its facilities according to the written agreement contemplated in section 34(1);
(c) provide or facilitate provision of infrastructure and other services required for that Special Economic Zone to achieve its strategic and operational goals;
(d) provide adequate demarcation of the Special Economic Zone from any applicable customs territory for the protection of revenue together with suitable provision for the movement of conveyances, vessels and goods entering or leaving that Special Economic Zone;
(e) provide adequate security for all facilities in the Special Economic Zone;
(f) adopt rules and regulations for businesses within the Special Economic Zone in order to promote their safe and efficient operation;
(g) maintain adequate and proper accounts and other records in relation to its business and report in the manner prescribed or required on the activities, performance and development of the Special Economic Zone to the Minister and as required under any other legislation;
(h) promote the Special Economic Zone as a foreign and domestic direct investment destination, in consultation with the Advisory Board;
(i) recommend to the Special Economic Zone Board whether or not to approve an application by a business to locate within the Special Economic Zone in terms of section 38;
(j) apply to the Minister for finance and support measures contemplated in section 21 in the form and manner prescribed;
(k) facilitate a single point of contact or one stop shop that delivers the required government services to businesses operating in the Special Economic Zone in order to provide simplified procedures for the development and operation of that Special Economic Zone and for setting up and conducting business in that Special Economic Zone; and
(l) undertake any other activity within the scope of this Act to promote the effective functioning of the Special Economic Zone.