the independent verifier has suitable technical competence, including where necessary, suitably qualified and experienced personnel in adequate numbers who fulfil the requirements of point 1 of this Annex;
tasks under the scheme for independent verification are appropriately allocated by the independent verifier to personnel qualified to undertake them;
suitable arrangements are in place for the flow of information between the operator or owner and the independent verifier;
the independent verifier is given suitable authority to be able to carry out the functions effectively.