Rules Group

Chair, appointed by the Board
Rules Group may from time to time invite staff, experts or other representatives to attend meetings as presenters, advisors or observers. The Chair will approve such invitations in advance

Formulating, writing, reviewing and publishing the rules of orienteering for British Orienteering
Formulating, writing, reviewing and publishing technical guidelines for British Orienteering
Monitoring the application of the Rules and Guidelines across British Orienteering
Liaising with other groups including in particular the Event Officials Group
Ruling on appeals against Jury decisions at Level A and Level B events concerning the rules of Orienteering, and if appropriate publishing its decisions
Reviewing any changes to IOF rules and considering whether appropriate to reflect in British Orienteering rules
Advising the Board on any proposed IOF technical rule changes
Any other responsibilities regarding the rules as decided by the committee and agreed by Events & Competitions Committee
Refer any decisions of strategic importance to the Board for guidance or for a decision.