The lawyer shall advise the person assessed for clearance on whether he or she should appeal. The ministry appoints lawyers, who shall require security clearance at the highest level. The King may issue regulations on entitlement to the assistance of a lawyer, the appointment of lawyers and the information to which such lawyers may have access. Section 8-16.Clearance authorities and central register of clearance decisions The King will appoint one clearance authority for the defence sector and one for civilian sectors. The intelligence and security services will clear their own personnel. When special reasons so indicate, the King may appoint clearance authorities other than those specified in the first paragraph. The King may issue regulations on the establishment of a central register of clearance decisions. Section 8-17.Appeals related to clearance decisions A decision concerning clearance, clearance on terms or determination of the earliest date for re-opening a clearance case may be appealed by the person to whom the decision relates. The same applies to refusal to provide a statement of reasons and refusal of a disclosure request. The appeal shall be submitted to the clearance authority. The National Security Authority is the body of appeal. The ministry is the body of appeal in respect of clearance decisions made by the National Security Authority at first instance. The appeal deadline is three weeks from the date on which the recipient receives the notice of decision. The appeal deadline is interrupted by any appeal against refusal to provide a statement of reasons or refusal of a disclosure request. A new appeal deadline relating to the clearance decision starts on the date the body of appeal's decision is received or the recipient is otherwise notified of it. In cases where a lawyer has reviewed the case pursuant to section 8-15, a new appeal deadline runs as of the date on which the recipient receives the lawyer's advice. Chapter VI of the Public Administration Act applies in clearance cases unless otherwise provided in or pursuant to this act. Chapter 9. Classified procurements, etc. Section 9-1.Classified procurements 24/30