Regulation 12. Functions and powers of the Director

(a) to evaluate and approve any request made in terms of regulation 16(1)(b) and (2);

(b) to approve the appointment of members of the evaluation committee following a recommendation by the contracting authority or the contracting entity;

(c) to appoint members of the special contracts committee after consultation with the contracting authority or the contracting entity;

(d) to monitor the correct and efficient implementation of these regulations;

(e) to give information and guidance on the interpretation and application of these regulations free of charge and to assist contracting authorities and entities and economic operators in correctly applying these regulations;

(f) to implement Part VI of the Public Procurement Regulations also in respect of these regulations;

(g) to identify and implement appropriate means to enable him to monitor the proper execution of contracts awarded under these regulations; and

(h) to make and transmit to the Minister a report, by not later than six months after the end of each financial year, about the performance of the Special Contracts Committee, during the financial year being reported upon.