MR LOWIES
Now I would say, this is akin to the powers that you have to regulate your procedure.  In other words, you can say: "I have the power to state that I am not bound by that decision", and then you must give it, with respect.  And this is what you are requested to do.  Or you have the power to say: "I have no choice but to accept it and within that framework, this is the way that the procedure is going to be, or the application is going to be entertained."  I would submit it's implicit.