If an undertaking does not satisfy the requirement of professional competence laid down in Article 3(1)(d ) , the competent authority may authorise it to engage in the occupation of road transport operator without a transport manager designated in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article , provided that : ( a ) the undertaking designates a natural person residing in the Community who satisfies the requirements laid down in Article 3(1)(b ) and ( d ) , and who is entitled under contract to carry out duties as transport manager on behalf of the undertaking