Rally Organiser's Handbook - MotorSport New Zealand

CHAPTER FIVEEvent AdministrationROLE OF OFFICIALSReferences to this subjectNational Sporting Code Part VIIAppendix One Schedule G – Guidance of OfficialsAppendix One Schedule O – OfficialsAppendix Three Schedule R Section 2, Article 2Organisers should ensure that all of their appointed officials have a clear understanding oftheir brief and are provided with the necessary equipment and knowledge to enable themto complete their tasks. MotorSport NZ provides training from time to time for all seniorofficials and for its own appointed officials.CLERK OF THE COURSE AND ASSISTANTSReferences to this subjectNational Sporting Code Article 79Appendix One Schedule O – OfficialsAppendix One Schedule L Part II Article 2.5Appendix 2 Schedule H Chapter 3, Article 2The entire running of the event is under the direction and responsibility of the Clerk of theCourse who shall hold a current MotorSport NZ Clerk of the Course licence of a gradeappropriate to the event and adhere to the Duties and Responsibilities as detailed in theNational Sporting Code.With the exception of the Stewards, Observer, Technical Officers or any other specificofficial appointed by MotorSport NZ all officials of the event are responsible to the Clerk ofthe Course.A number of Assistants should be appointed and allocated to the various controls andother official venues to oversee proceedings.The Clerk of the Course and the Assistants must be totally aware of all aspects of theevent and have an absolute knowledge of the route and its alternatives.SAFETY OFFICERSReferences to this subjectAppendix Two Schedule H Chapter Three Article 1Chief Safety Officer:A chief safety officer shall be appointed and take part in the devising of the safety plan.During the rally the chief safety officer shall be in permanent communication (by telephoneor radio) with rally control, the chief medical officer and the start of each special stage.Note:The Chief Safety Officer may also be involved with or responsible for the recruitment and pre eventtraining of the spectator marshals.RALLY ORGANISERS HANDBOOK2009 EditionPAGE 40