2.3 OTHER MEMBERS

In addition to those specified above the Panel currently appoints the following individuals and committees to exercise safe and fair management of national competitions:

2.3.1 MEET DIRECTOR (MD)

He is appointed by and responsible to the Panel. Responsible for the operational management of the Nationals and BOS competitions including setting the day's task after consultation with the Task Advisory Committee and subject to ratification by the Safety Officer. Responsible for stopping or suspending a task if conditions become dangerous and the Safety Committee is not available. The MD should always have a radio tuned to the competition safety frequency while a task is in progress.

2.3.2 SAFETY OFFICER

The head of the Safety Committee; appointed by the Panel and if not a panel member is invited to attend panel meetings other than selection meetings. Responsible for ensuring all necessary accident/incident reports are submitted to the BHPA Office. Advises the MD on task safety before each task is set and reports to the Panel on any adverse trends in competition safety.

2.3.3 COMPETITION LOCAL ORGANISER

This member is responsible for the organisation of sites, accommodation, access to meteorological information and local aspects of the efficient setting up of a competition. He works with the Meet Director and responsible to and appointed by the Panel. This responsibility may be delegated to a person who is not a current panel member.

2.3.4 METEOROLOGICAL OFFICER

Responsible for collating the best available weather forecast and ensuring this is briefed to competitors before the task is set. This information must also be available to the TC, SC and MD.

2.3.5 SCORING

Suitably experienced people appointed by the Panel to carry out necessary scoring and organisational tasks in a fair and impartial manner, responsible to the Meet Director and the Panel. These responsibilities may be delegated to persons who are not current panel members.

2.3.6 JURY

Previously known as the Appeals Chairman, he or she is the independent arbiter in any dispute resulting in a formal protest and an automatic party to any decisions taken; charged with selecting two non-competing persons to form a panel and achieve a consensus with them over any dispute. Appointed by the Panel Chairman; the Jury President should not normally change once a competition has begun. This responsibility may be delegated to a person who is not a current panel member.