Adding another official - 3C.1.4 Timekeeper
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When comparing the discussions of the World Record Committee and the Rulebook Committee, I noticed that in the World Record Committee we would like require the statements of three officials for the recognition of world records: The referee, the starter and the timekeeper - however, the timekeeper does not exist in the Rulebook yet, so I would like to add them. This position is, in fact, required in all road racing competitions, since times must always be measured.
My suggestion would be the following:
3C.1.4 Timekeeper
1. The Timekeeper must be responsible for the conformity to the rules and the functioning of the timing system.
2. The Timekeeper supervises the timing system and if a fully automatic timing and photo finish system is used, makes sure that the camera is correctly aligned.
3. The Timekeeper (in conjunction with an adequate number of assistants) must determine the official times of the riders. The timekeeper must ensure that these results are correctly entered in or transferred to the competition results system.
This proposal would correspond to the rules for track races, with the exception that there is still another paragraph on the zero control test, which I believe is not necessary for road races.
Comment
Looks good to me,
I would make another article stating that Race Officials can be combined in 1 person if it does not contradict with other articles.
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> I would make another article stating that Race Officials can be combined in 1 person if it does not contradict with other articles.
I would only partially agree with this - but that would have to be a separate rule anyways and not part of the description of the individual officials and their responsibilities. I think this would fit best in section 3D.2, which deals with which officials the host must designate.
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Since there were no further comments here, I would put the proposals to a vote soon and hope that all members of the committee will also take part in the vote.
Once voting has started, comments will no longer be possible here, so if there are any comments, please let me know as soon as possible.
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Good idea. We've always had a timekeeping role but never specified it in the officials list.