responsibilities, functions, and powers conferred on the LTA under any other
law.
(2)
The LTA shall carry out its responsibilities, functions and powers with a view to
implementing the objectives set out in Section 3 of this Act.
(3)
The LTA shall act independently in performing the responsibilities, functions and powers set
out in this Act and other applicable laws, and in this regard:
(a)
the LTA shall act in a manner that is separate from, and not accountable to,
any service provider, including a service provider owned by the Government
of Liberia;
(b)
the orders and rules made and the procedures used by the LTA shall be
impartial with respect to all service providers and other market participants,
provided however that nothing in this Section shall be interpreted to prevent
the LTA from
i)
consulting with any person or organization on any matter related to
the LTA’s responsibilities, functions and powers; or
ii)
making a decision that is otherwise in accordance with this Act but
that takes account of the different circumstances of a service provider
or other market participant.
(4)
The LTA shall ensure that, prior to issuing any order or any other exercise of its authority
that is likely to have any substantial impact on network operators, service providers, any
other market participant or the general public, it conducts a process of public consultation
appropriate to the circumstances and shall take account of the results of the public
consultation in the final exercise of its authority.
(5)
All regulations, decisions, rules, orders, notices and other public documents issued by the
LTA in performing the responsibilities, functions and powers set out in this Act and other
applicable laws shall be posted on the LTA’s official web site, and published in any other
media that the Commission deems necessary or appropriate to provide adequate notice to
interested persons. The Minister may issue directions to the LTA regarding the publication of
regulations, decisions, rules, orders, notices or other public documents, as needed to provide
adequate notice to interested persons.
(6)
The LTA shall prepare and submit to Minister an annual report on the circumstances and
activities of the LTA. The LTA shall provide any other information relevant to its
circumstances or activities as the Minister may request.
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