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(1) There shall be established a transparent scheduling and dispatch process that will ensure that the varying demand on the grid is met in the most economic manner bearing in mind the limitations on the Transmission system, security and other relevant requirements of the transmission system.

(2) Without limiting the effect of sub-rule (1), the Scheduling and Dispatch Sub-code shall include the following:

(a) responsibilities of the Utility, generating plants, retailers and bulk customers in the scheduling and dispatch process, including suppliers and customers in the West African Power Pool system;

(b) load forecasting obligations, procedures arid methodologies;

(c) operational criteria for the preparation of the generation schedule and procedures for issuance of dispatch instructions;

(d) the process and requirements for the preparation of the generation schedule;

(e) the central dispatch procedures; and

(f) Requirements relating to the availability for dispatch of sufficient ancillary services including regulation and reserve services, reactive power support and voltage control and black start services so that the system operator can maintain the reliability of the grid, including requirements under emergency conditions.