Page 29 -

5. Technical Delegates in each Level may not fill appointments at a higher level than set forth
in the GRs or the relevant Sport Rules.
6. The Technical Delegate is required to send a report to the FEI at the conclusion of the Event
(See Article 166.1).
7. If a Technical Delegate is not appointed, the Foreign Judge at an Event, apart from judging
the Competitions, is responsible for the inspection of the arenas, courses (if applicable), and
results management to ensure that the technical facilities, requirements, the organisation
and running of the event are in accordance with the FEI Rules and Regulations.
8. The Foreign Judge has the authority to interpret the Statutes, GRs and Sport Rules and to
ensure they are enforced.
9. The Foreign Judge is required to send a report to the FEI at the conclusion of the Event (See
Article 166.1)

Article 152 - Appointment of Technical Delegates and Foreign Judges

1. The appointments are regulated by the relevant Sport Rules.
2. Unless the Sport Rules of the relevant Discipline provide otherwise, the FEI appoints the
Technical Delegate for FEI World Cup™ Finals, FEI Nations Cup™ Finals, FEI World and
Continental Championships, Regional & Continental Games, Youth Olympic Games,
Paralympic Games and Olympic Games.
3. The Sport Rules of each Discipline specify the qualifications required to be a Technical
Delegate at different categories of International Events.
4. A Foreign Judge is required to be appointed for certain International Competitions and
Events according to the Sport Rules.

Article 153 - Veterinarians

1. A Veterinarian can have different functions and responsibilities according to the VRs.
2. NFs send to the FEI the names, qualifications and nationality of the persons who are
endorsed to exercise the functions and fulfil the requirements set forth in the Education
System for FEI Veterinarians.
3. There shall be four (4) Levels of Official Veterinarians. The necessary qualifications for each
Level are set forth in the Education System for FEI Veterinarians.
4. Official Veterinarians in each Level may not fill appointments at a higher level than set forth
in the VRs.
5. Official Veterinarians are required to send a report to the FEI on the Competitions and on
the organisation of the Event as a whole as set forth in the VRs.

Article 154 - Appointment of Veterinarians

1. The appointments are regulated by the VRs.
2. The FEI shall appoint the Foreign Veterinary Delegates for FEI World Cup™ Finals, FEI
Nations Cup™ Finals, FEI World and Continental Championships, Regional & Continental Games,
Youth Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Olympic Games.

Article 155 - Status and Liability of Officials

1. All Officials acting at or in relation to an International Event are acting on behalf of the FEI
and therefore are not liable financially or otherwise for any acts, omissions or Decisions
undertaken in good faith in connection with their duties.
2. An Official is administered by the NF of his/her country of citizenship or residency. If the
Official is to be administered by the country of residency, the NF of his/her country of
citizenship must approve. In the event the Official is also a registered Athlete, he/she can
only be administered by the NF where he/she is registered as an Athlete.
3. An Official can only be administered by one NF. An Official holding multiple citizenships must
chose, with concerned NFs and FEI approval, which of his/her NFs of citizenship will be
his/her administering NF.
3.1 Any change of administering NF is subject to prior approval by the FEI and the concerned
NFs.
3.2 In special situations, determination of the administering NF will be made by the FEI with the
agreement of the Official and the concerned NFs.
4. All FEI Officials acknowledge and confirm that they will provide their contact details to the
FEI and that such details may be shared with relevant third-parties, FEI stakeholders and
organisations, such as OCs of FEI Events or National Federations.
5. In the context of betting, Officials must not, by any manner whatsoever, infringe the
principle of fair play, show non-sporting conduct, or attempt to influence the result of a

General Regulations, 24th edition, 1 January 2020 29