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Telecommunications Cabling Provider Rules 2014
Part 3What the applicant must demonstrate
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Part 3 - What the applicant must demonstrate
7. The applicant must satisfy the following criteria and demonstrate:
- that it will conduct itself in accordance with the Arrangements for Operation of the Registration System in Schedule 1 and the Deed in relation to Cabling Provider Registrar Obligations at Schedule 3 and that it agrees to sign the Deed;
- that its controlling entity or entities, if any, agree to be jointly and severally liable under the Deed;
- that its proposed registration services and levels of registration will be consistent with these Rules and the Act;
- that its Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent) or his or her authorised representative is willing to represent the registrar on the Registrar Coordinating Committee and will support the work of the committee;
- the financial viability of the proposed registration services;
- that its organisational structure, officers, staff and equipment are capable of delivering the registration services;
- that there will be proper access to the registration services;
- that it can process, examine and store all documentation in relation to registration of cabling providers;
- that it will have an effective and efficient complaints handling system;
- that it can process, examine and store all documentation in relation to complaints;
- that it can develop or assist in the development of codes of practice that relate to cabling work and cabling providers;
- that it can assist cabling providers to fulfil legislative and industry responsibilities on an ongoing basis;
- that it can develop active programs to enhance the practices of and identify difficulties in relation to cabling providers regarding compliance with legislation;
- that it can provide information dissemination services for cabling providers and consumers;
- that it can operate a regular information dissemination service that includes messages concerning legislation, standards, regulations and other delegated legislation, as required, from the ACMA;
- that it can audit cabling providers on a regular basis to ensure compliance with these Rules;
- that it will report to the ACMA so as to assist the ACMA in reporting to the Minister;
- that it has a commitment to developing the telecommunications cabling industry.
8. All applications will be assessed against these criteria. The ACMA may take into account any other relevant matter in deciding whether to accredit an applicant as a registrar under these Rules.
9. Applicants may be asked to make an oral presentation to the ACMA addressing their application and respond to questions.