The National Bank of Azerbaijan has announced a tender for an auditor to audit its financial and business activities in 2000. The tender is open to companies licensed to conduct audits in Azerbaijan and audit central banks, the National Bank told reporters. Bidders must provide a bank declaration on their financial state in the past year. Bids will be accepted until January 20, 2001. After making a selection, the tender commission will submit its recommendation to the country's president.