36Public consultation

36 Public consultation (1) Before ICRC makes a defined licence decision under this division, it may give public notice, and notice on the ICRC’s website, about the matter to be decided and invite submissions about that matter from interested people.

(2) The public notice must— (a) state where copies of relevant documents may be inspected; and (b) state— (i) where submissions may be lodged; and (ii) the closing date for submissions, that is at least 28 days after the day the notice is published. (3) If ICRC gives public notice under subsection (1) about a defined licence decision, it must not make the decision unless it has— (a) allowed the utility a reasonable opportunity— (i) to examine submissions lodged with ICRC in accordance with the public notice; and (ii) to make representations to ICRC about any matter raised in the submissions; and (b) considered the matters raised in all the submissions and representations properly made to ICRC. defined licence decision means a decision to— (a) grant a licence under section 37; or (b) vary a licence under section 38; or (c) exempt a utility under section 39; or (d) agree to the transfer of a licence under section 40. (a) in relation to the grant of a licence—means the applicant for the licence; and (b) in relation to the transfer of a licence—includes the intended transferee.