PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT:
This document sets out the due diligence process that the Office of Utilities Regulation will undertake when considering applications with a view (a) to making a recommendation to the relevant portfolio Minister for the grant or renewal of licences regarding the provision of telecommunications, water and sewerage services, and in certain cases, electricity; and (b) to giving advice to the relevant portfolio Minister regarding an application for approval for the assignment of licences or the transfer of control of operations of a licensee in the telecommunications, water and sewerage and electricity sectors.