Dear Mr Lech

As a member of South Africa's official opposition, I am not in government nor in a position to contract the services of consultants on behalf of government - no matter how well qualified you undoubtedly are.

I have copied the Chairperson of the portfolio committee on telecommunications and postal services, who IS a member of the ruling party.

Regards
Cameron.

Cameron MacKenzie M.P.
Whip – National Assembly
Member of Parliament for the Fourways Constituency
Shadow Deputy Minister : Telecommunications & Postal Services
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On 2019/01/22, 12:38, "James Lech" <south-africa-> wrote:

Dear Cameron Mackenzie

James Lech has sent you the following message via People's Assembly (https://www.pa.org.za/)


Good afternoon Committee Member Mackenzie

Thank you for your work and dedication to the oversight of the
proposed amendment to the bill.

I am a contracted agent to the National Govt. conducting research
for different Organs of State, that co-relate to the amendments to
the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill.

My Govt. studies & research has been reviewed by multiple organs
of State: Dept. of Health, Dept. of Justice and Constitutional
Development, National Assembly of Parliament - MP, The Advertising
Standards Authority of South Africa, Rhodes University, UNISA,
National Research Foundation - Peer Review Committee, and Dept. of
Defence - SA Military Health Service.

The summary extracted comments are as follows: his work is ground-
breaking and novel; request assistance in amending existing
legislation and or aid development in drafting new legislation;
sets a scientific standard for assessing the seriousness of the
environmental impact; presents the benefit of a more rigorous and
fact based standard to assist in achieving transparent and
accountable government in South Africa; highly aligned with
national priorities; highly aligned with national strategies;
requested to aid in improving soldier performance, training and
military medical health services.

Recently, my work was used in a High Court ruling resulting in a
telecommunications mast being powered down for health reasons and
multiple PAJA contraventions. This ruling, and prior has strong
implications on the proposed Bill as it currently stands.

I would recommend utilizing my consultancy on making the needed
critical amendments to the Bill before it is passed. Failure to do
so will result in unneeded costs toward the State in terms of
legal High Court applications and decommissioning of services. The
purpose of my contract is to develop, research, and model
mitigation solutions to the related field of the Bill in the
benefit of both industry, communities, and the Govt. The work is
impactful as it cross-pollinates discplines, thereby drawing input
from multiple sectors.

Kind regards,

James Lech


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