Materials and Equipments) Rules 2019

CERTIFICATION (ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS) RULES 2019 In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 66 of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission Act 2011, the Commission makes the following rules- PART I-PRELIMINARY

“Act” means the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission Act, 2011 ; “approved standard” means a standard adopted or recommended by the Standards Bureau for application in Sierra Leone ; “artisan” means an electrician who is qualified through an apprenticeship programme and has been certified; “associate engineer” means a person with the technical school certificate Level 4 of NCTVA certified for level 4 in construction or the equivalent in a relevant field; “consultant” means an engineer or engineering company which has been issued with a certificate to provide services relating to the design, engineering, procurement and construction or project supervision; “contractor” means an individual or a company that has been certified to undertake electrical or electromechanical contracting, including installation and maintenance; “contracting company” means an electrical or electromechanical entity which is registered with the related trades certificate; “Council” means the Sierra Leone Professional Engineers Registration Council established under section 2 of the Professional Engineers Act 1990; “electrical activity” includes electrical design, installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, contracting, consultancy, inspection and the manufacture and importation in various electric electrical goods and materials; “electrical professional” means an engineer of all classes or a technician of all grades or both that has an electrical or relevant technical educational qualification of a degree, diploma or certificate in electrical or technical training; “engineer” means a person with a Bachelor of Science or engineering degree or higher or an equivalent qualification in an approved course in electrical or mechanical engineering from a recognized university or equivalent institution and is a member of the Professional Engineers of Sierra Leone and is duly recognized as such by the Council; “experience” means verifiable previous personal involvement in or practice of electrical or electromechanical and other related activities; “import” means the importation of electrical goods and materials; “importer” means a person certified to import electrical goods and materials; “inspector” means a person certified to undertake the inspection and testingof new, existing or rehabilitated facilities; “junior technician” means a person who has completed the Level 1 of NCTVA and successfully undergone at least six months of technical training from a recognised training centre or a supervised mentorship or apprenticeship programme; “manufacturer” means a person certified to produce electrical goods and materials; “NCTVA” means the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards established under the National Council for Technical, Vocational and Other Academic Awards Act 2001; “material and equipment” include electrical plant, equipment, cable, wires and appliances; “senior technician” means a person with the technical school certificate Level 3 of NCTVA certified for level 3 in construction or the equivalent in a relevant field; “technician” means a person with the technical school certificate Level 2 of NCTVA certified for construction or the equivalent in a relevant field.

These Rules shall apply to electrical professionals or electricalcompanies that undertake- (a) electrical activities which includes– (i) electrical design; (ii) installation; (iii) maintenance; (iv) testing; (v) inspection; (vi) contracting; (vii) consultancy; (b) electromechanical activities; (c) manufacture of electrical goods and materials; (d) importation of electrical goods and materials. Application. PART II- APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE AND OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS

A person shall not undertake any activity under these rulesunless that person holds a certificate issued by the Commission for that specific purpose.

(1) A person wishing to undertake any activity under theserules shall submit a written application to the Commission in the prescribed form. (2) A person applying for an- (a) electrical professional certificate shall fill out the form set out in Schedule 1-A; (b) electrical contractor’s certificate shall fill out the form set out in Schedule 1-B; (c) electrical consultant or inspector’s certificate shall fill out the form set out in Schedule 1-C; (d) electrical manufacturer’s certificate shall fill out the form set out in Schedule 1-D; (e) importers certificate shall fill out the form set out in Schedule 1-E. (3) The applicant shall – (a) attach all relevant documentation to the application form; (b) sign the application and address it to the Commission ; (c) pay the prescribed fee as determined by the Commission and published in the Gazette; and (d) deliver the application by post or email .

(a) acknowledge receipt of the application made under rule 4 within 10 days of receiving the application; Requirement for a certificate. Application for certificate. Issuance of certificate (b) inform the applicant in writing of its decision within 30 days of receiving the application. (2) The Commission shall issue a certificate to the successful applicant subject to the applicant meeting the requirement set out in the Act or statutory instruments made under the Act. (3) Where the Commission refuses the application it shall communicate its decision to the applicant within 30 days stating the reasons for the refusal.

Subject to these rules the Commission shall issue any of thefollowing certificate – (a) electrical professional's certificate; (b) electrical contractor's certificate; (c) consultant or inspector's certificate; (d) manufacturer's certificate; and (e) importer's certificate.

The applicant whose application is successful shall pay thecertificate fee as determined by the Commission and published in the Gazette.

(1) A certificate issued under these rules shall be valid for aperiod of 3 years in the case of an individual and 5 years in the case of a corporate body. (2) A certificate may be renewed at the end of its term subject to the holder complying to the terms and conditions of the certificate.

A holder of a certificate shall pay an annual fee as determinedby the Commission and published in the Gazette.

(1) The Commission may suspend or cancel a certificatewhere it is satisfied that - (a) the holder has contravened a term or condition of the certificate; Types of Certificate. Certificate Fee. Duration of Certificate. Annual fee. Suspension or cancellation of certificate. (b) the holder has given information to the Commission which is false or misleading; (c) it is in the public's interest to do so. (2) When the Commission has grounds for the suspension or cancellation of a certificate it shall notify the holder of its intention and shall give the holder an opportunity to show cause why the certificate should not be suspended or cancelled. (3) Where the holder of the certificate is unable to persuade the Commission or fails to respond to the notice, the Commission shall proceed to suspend or cancel the certificate in accordance with section 35 of the Act. (4) The Commission shall restore the certificate when the holder remedies the defect that gave rise to the cancellation or suspension. PART III- ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL'S CERTIFICATION

(1) The Commission shall categorise the electricalprofessional's certification into the following categories- (a) engineer; (b) associate engineer; (c) senior technician; (d) technical; (e) junior technical (f) artisan (2) The Commission shall classify the categories outlined under sub-rule (1) in accordance with the applicant's education and experience as follows- (a) Class A; CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATE Professional's Certification. (b) Class B; (c) Class C; and (d) Class D (3) The qualification criteria for each class outlined under sub-rule (2) shall be as set out under Schedule 2A. (4) The technical work limit for each class of electrical professionals shall be as set out under Schedule 2B. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION

(1) The Commission shall categorise the electricalcontractor's certification into the following categories- (a) Class1; (b) Class 2; (c) Class 3; (d) Class 4; (e) Class 5 . (2) The qualification criteria for each class outlined under sub-rule (1) shall be as set out under Schedule 2C. (3) The technical work limit for each class of electrical contractors shall be as set out under Schedule 2D. (4) The criteria for evaluating contractors shall be as set out in Schedule 3. (5) The personnel and equipment requirement for contractors shall be as set out in Schedule 4. ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT CERTIFICATION

(1) The Commission shall categorise the electricalconsultant's certification as follows- Contractor's Certification. Consultant's Certification. (a) Class A; (b) Class B. (2) The qualification and experience criteria for each class of electrical consultant shall be as set out under Schedule 2E and Schedule 5 respectively. (3) The technical work limit for each class of electrical consultant shall be as set out under Schedule 2F. ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S CERTIFICATION

(1) The Commission shall categorise the electricalinspector's certification as follows- (a) Class A; (b) Class B. (2) The qualification and experience criteria for each class of electrical Inspectors shall be as set out under Schedule 2G and Schedule (3) The technical work limit for each class of electrical inspectors shall be as set out under Schedule 2H. (4) The Commission shall establish guidelines determining the framework for inspection of electrical installations and works. ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATE

(a) the material and equipment produced meet the Sierra Leone or approved international standard; (b) it employs competent personnel of the requisite qualification for the type of material and equipment produced and nature of processes undertaken; Inspector's Certification. Manufacturer. (c) there are adequate facilities for the storage of material and equipment for undertaking the business; (d) sound environmental principles are observed during its operations; and (e) the manufacturing is undertaken with due regard to health and safety of the workmen and the public. ELECTRICAL IMPORTER'S CERTIFICATE

(1) The holder of an electrical importer's certificate shallensure that - (a) the goods and material imported meet the Sierra Leone or approved international standards; and (b) an adequate requirement of qualified personnel and facilities are employed in his business. PART IV-EXAMINATION

(1) The Commission may examine an applicant through awritten examination, performance test and if it deems it necessary a practical test before the certificate is upgraded or granted. (2) The Commission shall develop or appoint a professional entity to develop a curriculum for the training and continuous education and examination of electrical professionals. (3) The outline of the curriculum referred to in sub-rule(2) shall be based on the technical codes, standards and rules of practice of the electricity sector. (4) The Commission may establish a Committee to be known as the Electrical Works Certification Committee which shall be responsible for conducting the written examination, performance and practical tests or. (5) The Commission may outsource the responsibility of conducting the written examination, performance and practical tests to an appropriate external professional or educational body. Importer. Evaluation and Grading.

(1) The Commission shall notify the applicant in writing ofthe applicant's written examination, performance and practical tests results. (2) An applicant who is not successful in a written examination, performance and practical tests conducted by the Commission may re-take the written examination, performance or practical test after six months from the publication of the results.

An applicant who has served a minimum10 years with agovernmental agency, licenced public utility company or other relevant organization may apply to the Commission to waive the written examination, performance and practical test requirements.

(a) issue guidelines on the procedures for written nation and examination, performance and practical tests; (b) set criteria for waiving the written examination performance and practical tests. PART V-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

(1) The holder of a certificate shall submit an annual reportto the Commission on its activities for each operation (2) The report referred to under sub-rule (1) shall be submitted before the end of the first quarter of the following year.

(1) The Commission shall maintain a register of certifiedpersons and the type of services they are qualified to perform. (2) The Commission shall publish the list of certified persons in the Gazette.

(a) is not a holder of a certificate issued by the Commission and undertakes any activity for which a certificate is required under these rules; Examination results and resit. Waiving examination require -ments. Guidelines for examination and tests. Reporting Requirements. Register. Offences. (b) employs persons without a certificate to undertake any activity for which a certificate is required under these rules; (c) obstructs a member of the Commission or authorised officers of the Commission in the exercise of their duties under the Act or these rules, (d) fails to comply with other provisions of these rules. commits an offence punishable under section 65 of the Act.

A person who prior to the commencement of these ruleswas engaged in an activity requiring a certificate under these rules shall within 3 months of the coming into effect of these rules apply for the relevant certificate. Transitional Provision. SCHEDULE - 1A Rule 4(2)(a) APPLICATION FORM FOR CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONALS Please fill entire form; add Receipt of Application Fee and 2 Photographs PART 1 - TYPE OF CERTIFICATE 1. Certificate that applicant is seeking: please check as applicable Engineer Class A Class B Class C Associate Engineer Class B Class C Senior Technician Class B Class C Class D Technician Class B Class C Class D Junior Technician ClassC Class D Artisan Class C Class D PART 2 2. Applicant's personal information 1. Full Name: 2. Date of Birth: 3. ID / Social Security No.: 4. Address: 5. TIN: 6. Telephone No.: 7. Email: PART 3 3. Applicant's educational record Type of Training Dates School or Institute Diploma or Degree PART 4 4. Professional experience Type of certificate held Issuing Authority Certificate No Issue date PART 5 5. Verifiable Work Experience: Indicate capacity and nature of practical electrical work performed Description of Job Time in Months Employer Contact Person's details PART 6 6. References: Provide names of references in the Electrical Industry to be used as references Reference Address and Telephone No. PART 7 7. Remarks: Provide additional information on training and work experience which can help the EWRC ___________________________ _________________ Signature of Applicant and Title Date SCHEDULE 1-B Rule 4(2)(b) APPLICATION FORM FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' CERTIFICATE PART A Please fill entire form and add receipt of Application Fee 1. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Indicate Class 1 – 5 2. Full Name of Presenter: 3. ID / Social Security No.: 4. Business Name: 5. Type of Ownership Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Company 5. Mailing Address: (please use P.O. Box): 6. Physical Address: (location address): 7. Phone No.: 8. Fax No.: 9. Email Address: 10. Contact Person if different from presenter: Name: _________________________________________________ 11. Details of Each Director of Company: Name/Address/Telephone number a) b) c) 12. Liability Insurance: Evidence of adequate insurance cover (A certificate of insurance MUST be attached to the application): 13. Workmen's compensation insurance: Available Not Available If available state limit: 14. Electrical Professional employed by the Contractor: I agree to assign my certificate to the contractor and affirm that I shall comply with all the applicable laws relating to electricity and any other Standards in force in Sierra Leone, at any given time. revocation of my certificate. (A contractor MUST be or employ at least or be a certified Technician to qualify) Name: ________________________Certificate of Competence No.:____________ Signature: ___________________ Date signed: ______________ 15. Key staff (if corporate applicant): Electrical professionals: Managerial staff: Other professionals: (Attach list and profiles of key staff) 16. STATEMENT OF OWNER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE I certify that I shall maintain the required insurance and that I shall comply with all the applicable laws relating to electricity and any other Standards in force in Sierra Leone, at any given time. revocation of the certificate. I am requesting. Name:_______________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________ Date Signed: ______________ PART B Additional Information requirement for corporate bodies (1) A corporate applicant shall provide the following additional information in respect of the application for a certificate, as shall be relevant: a. a business registration certificate; b. particulars of facilities and equipment; c. annual reports for preceding two years including a financial statement and a summary of electrical industry activities undertaken during the period; d. list of sub-contractors, if any; e. evidence of insurance cover for personnel, equipment and facilities . (2) Where the electrical contracting company has been in existence for less than two (2) years, the Commission may rely on the individual experience of the key professional staff in lieu of the corporate experience of the company and the written references from the clients of such employees or a former employer. (3) With regard to an application for a certificate for the manufacture of electrical material and equipment, including the manufacture of electric lamps and lighting equipment the applicant shall provide the related Environmental Impact Assessment study. SCHEDULE 1-C Rule 4 (2)(c) APPLICATION FORM FOR CONSULTANTS AND INSPECTORS 1. CONSULTANT Indicate Class A or B Indicate Class A or B 2. Full Name of Presenter: 3. ID / Social Security No.: 4. Business Name: 5. Type of Ownership Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Company 5. Mailing Address: (please use P.O. Box): 6. Physical Address: (location address): 7. Phone No.: 8. Fax No.: 9. Email Address: 10. Contact Person if different from presenter: Name: __________________________________________________ 11. Details of Each Director (if a corporate body): Name/Address/Telephone number a) b) c) 12. Liability Insurance: Evidence of adequate insurance cover (A certificate of insurance MUST be attached to the application) 13. Workmen's compensation insurance: Available Not Available If available state limit: 15. Key staff (if corporate applicant): Electrical professionals: Managerial staff: Other professionals: (Attach list and profiles of key staff) INSPECTOR 16. STATEMENT OF OWNER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE I certify that I shall maintain the required insurance and that I shall comply with all the applicable laws relating to electricity and any other Standards in force in Sierra Leone, at any given time. I understand that providing false information on this application or in any report to the Commission may result in civil or criminal penalties or a revocation of the certificate. I am requesting. Name:___________________________________________________ Signature: __________________ Date Signed: _________________ SCHEDULE 1-D rule 4(2)(d) APPLICATION FORM FOR MANUFACTURER OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE Please fill entire form and add Application Fee 1. Full Name of Presenter: 2. ID / Social Security No.: 3. Business Name: 4. Type of Ownership Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Company 5. Mailing Address: (please use P.O. Box): 6. Physical Address: (location address): 7. Phone No.: 9. Email Address: 10. Contact Person: Name: __________________________________________________ 11. Indicate material and equipment category: (a) cables, wires, appliances. (b) electrical motors and accessories. (c) Other (specify) 12. Statement of owner/Chief Executive I certify that I shall maintain the required insurance and that I shall comply with all the applicable laws relating to electricity and any other Standards in force in Sierra Leone, at any given time. revocation of the certificate. Name:___________________________________________________ Signature:___________________ Date Signed: __________________ An applicant for a manufacturer's certificate shall provide the following additional information in respect of the application for a certificate - (a) a business registration certificate; (b) particulars of education and experience of key professional staff; (c) particulars of facilities and equipment; (d) annual reports for preceding 2 years including a financial statement and a summary of electrical industry activities undertaken during the period; (e) list of sub-contractors, if any; (f) evidence of insurance cover for personnel, equipment and facilities; and (g) Environmental Impact Assessment study and related certificate from EPA. SCHEDULE 1-E rule 4(2)(e) APPLICATION FORM FOR AN IMPORTER OF ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE Please fill entire form and add Application Fee 1. Certificate Type: 2. Business Name: 3. National ID No.: 4. Type of Ownership Sole Proprietorship Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Company 5. Mailing Address: (please use P.O. Box): 6. Physical Address: (location address): 7. Phone No.: 8. Fax No.: 9. Email Address: 10. Contact Person: Name: __________________________________________________ 11. Indicate material and equipment imported: (a) Generation equipment, including generation sets (b) Transmission and Distribution equipment (c) Cables, wires, appliances (d) Motors and accessories 12. The source and specification of the material and equipment: 13. STATEMENT OF OWNER I certify that I shall maintain the required insurance and that I shall comply with all the applicable laws relating to electricity and any other Standards in force in Sierra Leone, at any given time. revocation of the certificate, Name:____________________________________________________ Signature:___________________ Date Signed: ________________ A corporate applicant for a certificate to import electrical material and equipment shall provide the following additional information in respect of the application for a certificate- (a) business registration certificate; (b) particulars of facilities and equipment; and (c) annual reports for preceding 2 years including a financial statement and a summary of electrical industry activities undertaken during the period. SCHEDULE 2-A rule 11(3) CLASSES OF ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONALS QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE Category of Electrical Years' Experience Professional Education Class A Class B Class C Class D Engineer & PhD 2 1 0 0 Consultant Msc 4 2 1 0 Bsc 6 4 2 0 Engineering Level 4 - 6 4 0 Technician Technician Level 3 - 10 6 2 Assistant Level 2 - 12 8 4 Technician Artisan Level - - 12 6 SCHEDULE 2-B Rule 11(4) TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS OF ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONALS Activity Limit / Grade Class A Class B Class C Class D Maximum Demand No Limit 500KVA 200KVA 12 KVA Transmission No Limit High Voltage Medium Low Voltage Voltage Generation Plant No Limit 100 MW 10 MW - SCHEDULE 2C-ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR- QUALIFICATION Rule 12(2) CLASS QUALIFICATION Class 1 contractor Minimum qualification requirements as set Class 2 contractor Minimum qualification requirements as set Class 3 contractor Minimum qualification requirements as set Class 4 contractor Minimum qualification requirements as set Class 5 contractor Minimum qualification requirements as set SCHEDULE 2D ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR-TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Rule 12(3) CLASS TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Class 1 contractor No work limit Class 2 contractor Shall work within a technical limit of 50MW, high voltage Transmission Networks, maximum demand of 650 KVA Class 3 contractor Technical limit of 5MW, medium voltage transmission networks, a maximum demand of 315KVA Class 4 contractor Undertake electrical works in respect of commercial, industrial and residential facilities Class 5 contractor Undertake electrical works in respect of residential homes SCHEDULE 2E ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT-QUALIFICATION Rule 13(2) CLASS QUALIFICATION Class A Minimum qualification set out in Schedule 5-1A Class B Minimum qualification set out in Schedule 5-1B SCHEDULE 2F ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT'S -TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Rule 13(3) CLASS TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Class A no work limit Class B Work within a technical limit of 10MW, medium voltage transmission networks, maximum demand of 315KVA SCHEDULE 2G ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S-QUALIFICATION Rule 14(2) CLASS QUALIFICATION Class A Minimum qualification set out in parts A and B of Schedule 5-2A Class B Minimum qualification requirement set out in parts A and B of Schedule 5-2B SCHEDULE 2H ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S-TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Rule 14(3) CLASS TECHNICAL WORK LIMITS Class A no work limit Class B Inspect commercial and residential premises

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF CONTRACTORS Rule 12(4) Part 1: Criteria for Grading of New Contractors 1. Scope of works for each class based on generation capacity level, transmission or distribution levels which are ultra-high Voltage, high voltage, medium voltage and low voltage and load size in kVA capacity 2. Number of qualified professional employed by the organization 3. Size and layout of office facilities 4. Transport and plant, machinery, equipment capacity as needed for undertaking jobs professionally 5. Value of projects handled 6. Availability of relevant applicable laws, regulations, codes, technical manuals, procedural manuals 7. Testing and measurement equipment 8. Insurance policy Part 2: Criteria for Grading and Upgrading Contractors 1. Financial soundness from bank statement or Working Capital availability such as overdraft facility from bank and fixed deposits receipts with banks 2. Value of assets 3. Track record and evidence of works 4. Financial capability from tax clearance, equity, liability and credit statements and guarantee 5. Insurance guarantee

PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTORS Rule 12(5) Section A: Personnel Requirements for Contractors (number of personnel per class of contractor) Item Professional Staff Classes 5 4 3 2 1 1 Class A 2 Class B 3 Class C 4 Class D Section B: Facility and equipment requirements for electrical contractor No Requirement Quantity for each Class Item Specification D C B A (if any) 1 Facility 1.1 Office Floor Area 1.2 Floor Area 1.3 Workshop Floor Area 1.4 Floor Area 2 Vehicles and Heavy Equipment 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3 Workshop Machinery 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4 Hand Tools & Personal Safety Gear 5 Measurement Equipment

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULATANTS AND INSPECTORS Rule 13(2), 14(2) Item Description Class 1 2 Engineer Class A Engineer Class B Engineer Class C Engineer Class D An inspector shall in addition comply with the following: a. Wiring Rules relating to Electricity and the Light and Power Rules of Sierra Leone b. BS7671 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulation c. BS7430 Code of Practice for Earthing d. BS6651 Code of Practice for Lightening Protection PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING DEPARTMENT, SIERRA LEONE EXTRAORDINARY GAZETTE NO. 91 OF 13TH DECEMBER , 2019. EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM (This explanatory memorandum is not part of these rules but is intended to indicate its general purport) This statutory instrument is made pursuant to section 66 of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission Act 2011.This instrument is divided into 5 parts . Part 1 covers the interpretation and application provisions. The interpretation provision defines words and expressions used throughout the instrument .The application provision stipulates that the instrument applies to electrical professionals or electrical companies that undertake the following activities (a) Electrical activities which includes – (i) Electrical design; (ii) Installation; (iii) Maintenance; (iv) Testing (v) Inspection (vi) Contracting (vii)Consultancy (b) Electromechanical activities; (c) Manufacture of electrical goods and materials ; (d) Importation of electrical goods and materials Part II covers provisions relating to the application for a certificate. The instrument provides that no person should undertake any activity prescribed under the instrument unless the person holds a certificate issued by the Commission for that purpose. Part III covers provisions on the categories and classes of certificates Part IV covers provisions on evaluation and training Part V contains miscellaneous provisions. The instrument criminalises among other things actions that are undertaken without certification. MADE this th day of , 2019. MOHAMED D. B. SESAY, Chairman