5  Limitations On Authority

The Independent Certifier shall not:

(a)  make or purport to make any alteration or addition to or omission from the design of the Facilities (including, without limitation, the setting of performance standards) or issue any instruction or direction to any Construction Contractor or professional consultant employed or engaged in connection with the Project; or

(b)  (unless both the Service Provider and the Authority consent in writing) consent or agree to any waiver or release of any obligation of the Service Provider or the Authority under the Project Agreement or of any Construction Contractor or professional consultant employed or engaged in connection with the Project,

and, for the avoidance of doubt, the Independent Certifier shall not express an opinion on and shall not interfere with or give any advice, opinion or make any representation in relation to any matters which are beyond its role and responsibilities under this Deed.