2005, No.20 Telecommunications Act 2005 99 participants; provided however that nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent the Regulator from: (i) consulting with any person or organization on any matter related to the Regulator‟s responsibilities, functions and powers; or (ii) making a decision that is in accordance with this Act but that has a differential or prejudicial impact on a service provider or other market participant. 9. Office of the Regulator-(1) There is hereby established an Office of the Regulator, which shall function in accordance with this section. (2) The Regulator shall be responsible for the management of the Office of the Regulator. (3) The Office of the Regulator shall consist of the Regulator, the staff of the Office of the Regulator and employees and such other persons as may be seconded or appointed in accordance with this section. (4) Except as provided in this Act, the Regulator and the Office of the Regulator shall function in accordance with the laws governing the public service and the finances of the Government of Samoa, and in particular: (a) the staff and employees of the Office of the Regulator shall be appointed or employed under the Public Service Act 2004; (b) the Public Service Commission shall appoint such staff and employees on the recommendation of the regulator; and (c) the budget of the Office of the Regulator shall be approved pursuant to the national budgetary process for the Government taking into account any fees collected pursuant to a regulation made under sections 10(1) and (3). (5) The Minister, acting on the advice of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry and of the Regulator, may by notice in writing: