Telecommunications Act 2001

Networks - Maintenance of networks - Preliminary

118: Meaning of evidence of authority

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"What 'evidence of authority' means: a special permission for network workers"

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When you hear the term evidence of authority, it refers to a special written permission given to someone who works for a network operator. This written permission must include the full name of the person it is given to. It must also include the name of the network operator and the date it was issued. The written permission may have an expiry date, which is the date it stops being valid. It must state what the person is allowed to do on behalf of the network operator. It must also state any conditions or rules the person must follow when doing their job.

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Part 4Networks
Maintenance of networks: Preliminary

118Meaning of evidence of authority

  1. In this subpart, evidence of authority, in relation to an officer, employee, or agent of a network operator, means a written authority issued to that officer, employee, or agent by the network operator that states—

  2. the full name of the officer, employee, or agent to whom it is issued; and
    1. the name of the network operator; and
      1. the date on which the written authority is issued; and
        1. the date (if any) on which the written authority expires; and
          1. particulars of the powers of the network operator that the officer, employee, or agent is authorised to exercise; and
            1. particulars of conditions (if any) imposed on the officer, employee, or agent by the network operator.