(1)  The Commission must consider an application for a special employee's licence and must take into account the investigation under section 54 and any submission made by the applicant within the time allowed and must make an assessment of–

(a) the integrity, responsibility, personal background and financial stability of the applicant; and

(b) the general reputation of the applicant having regard to character, honesty and integrity.

(2)  The Commission must determine the application by either issuing a special employee's licence to the applicant or refusing the application and must inform the applicant in writing of its determination.

(3)  The Commission must give reasons for its decision to refuse an application.

(4)  A special employee's licence issued under this section must specify the special employee's name and the authority given by the licence.