CHAPTER 13 RALLY Appendix 2- Duties and Responsibilities of Clerks of the Course for All Types of Rally
1. General
1.1. This Appendix must be read in conjunction with all applicable Appendices to this Chapter and Chapters 2 and 3 and 5.
1.2. In addition to organisational responsibilities the Clerk is the first Judicial body at an Event and accordingly is obliged to exercise that responsibility including the provisions of Chapter 2. This responsibility may be delegated to a Deputy Clerk.
2. PART A – All Rallies
2.1. In addition to the duties detailed in Chapter 5 the Clerk of the Course should ensure compliance with the following:
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b.
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The organisation and Regulations for the Event must meet the requirements of the relevant Statutory Instruments.
Reasonable precautions must be taken in the selection of route, time of day, control of spectators and any other relevant factors to avoid inconvenience to the general public.
The Organisers must familiarise themselves with the medical and ambulance facilities along the route.
d. Effective Public Relations work must be carried out in accordance with App. 1 Art. 6.1 – 6.4. e.
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g.
In farming areas Event details must be sent to the appropriate County Secretary of the National Farmers’ Union and any similar National bodies.
The appointed CAO Route Liaison Officer( RLO) for each of the Counties and National Parks through which the route passes must be consulted about the draft route at least three months before the Event date and before submission to the CAO. This is particularly important when special public relations work in sensitive areas is required.
The Route Liaison Officer must also be consulted as above in respect of Single Venue Stage Rallies and all other Rallies whether using the Public Highway or not.
2.2. The RLO may:
a. Request the sight of all paperwork relating to the Event including PR sheets. b.
Request the CAO where applicable to suspend authorisation or the ASN to suspend the Permit until the route or the effectiveness of the PR work in his area has been confirmed.
c. Require the Clerk of the Course to order re-routes as appropriate to avoid areas of special concern. d.
e.
Exercise discretionary judgement on where competitive sections may be run and their length and withhold agreement to the route if not satisfied with any aspect of the organisational standards or route planning.
Require the Clerk of the Course to order additional technical restrictions on Vehicles as appropriate in their area with the approval of the ASN.
2.3. Private property of any description must not be used without written permission from the landowner or authorised agent.
2.4. The necessary permission from Highway Authorities must be obtained in respect of all Footpaths, Bridleways and Restricted Byways that are used or crossed and any conditions laid down must be adhered to. These locations must be adequately marshalled by Officials who are well briefed and properly identified. One Official must be appointed for each such section to ensure that the Event is seen not
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