Officials Committee

NOC Operating Procedures

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Nationals Officials Committee Membership

The NOC is responsible for the certification, training, and general supervision of competition officials in all the disciplines of USATF, and for promoting, encouraging, and improving the conditions of officiating throughout the country. Membership of the Committee is as follows:

• NOC Elected Officers (7)
• Association Certification Chairs (57)
  • Plus one additional association Rep for every 100 certified officials
• NOC Elected At-Large Members (3)
• NOC Permanent Subcommittee Chairs (16)
• USATF Standing Sport Committee Reps (7)
• USATF Presidential Appointees (4)
• Athletes Advisory Committee rep (4)
• Paralympics Committee rep (1)
• Associations Committee rep (1)

NOC MEETING MINUTES AND REPORTS

2023

• 2023 NOC Annual Report
• 2023 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2023 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2023 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes
• 2023 NOC Executive Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes

2022

• 2022 NOC Annual Report
• 2022 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2022 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2022 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes
• 2022 NOC Executive Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes

2021

• 2021 NOC Annual Report
• 2021 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2021 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2021 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes
• 2021 NOC Executive Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes

2020

• 2020 NOC Annual Report
• 2020 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2020 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2020 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes

2019

• 2019 NOC Annual Report
• 2019 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2019 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2019 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes

2018

• 2018 NOC Annual Report
• 2018 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2018 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2018 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes

2017

• 2017 NOC Annual Report
• 2017 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2017 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2017 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes

2016

• 2016 NOC Annual Report
• 2016 NOC Annual Meeting Minutes
• 2016 NOC Executive Committee Mid-Year Meeting Minutes
• 2016 NOC Executive Committee Annual Meeting Minutes

National Officials Committees: Eligibility, Nominations, Elections, and Term

Who is eligible to run for NOC officer positions?

Any individual who is a current certified official, a current member of USATF, and a current member of the National Officials Committee is eligible for election as an officer.

Nomination Process

The Nominating Committee makes a call for nominations at least ninety days prior to the Annual Meeting. Nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee at least forty-five days prior to the Annual Meeting. Nominations are accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting

Term Info

NOC officers serve 4-year terms that are staggered to provide continuity on the committee. Should an officer resign before their term is up, the chair will appoint someone to fill that position until the next annual meeting when a special election will be held to fulfill the remainder of the original term.

Election Schedule

2020, 2024, 2028: Chair, Secretary, Rules, Training
2022, 2026, 2030: Treasurer, Awards, Certification

National Officials Committee Officers

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