The following notes supplement those concerned with refereeing under item 9 of these guidelines.
1. DUTIES OF THE REFEREE INSPECTOR
FIFA reserves the right to appoint a referee inspector, in addition to the commissioner, for any match for which extra administrative measures are required. FIFA alone is responsible for taking such a decision and it is final. The referee inspector shall be under the authority of the commissioner for the entire duration of his assignment and shall carry out the following duties:
- take all main meals with the referees and assistant referees, including dinner on the evening before the match;
- accompany the referees and assistant referees on any excursions;
- ensure that the referees and assistant referees do not attend any press conferences or speak to the press, before, during or after the match;
- ensure that the referees and assistant referees do not take part in any events arranged by or attended by the teams;
- ensure that the referees and assistant referees do not accept any gifts or offers which are more than mere souvenirs whilst in the country;
- assist the referee in completing the Referee's Report form, check expulsions, cautions and other incidents;
- assess the performances of the referee and assistant referees and submit a report;
- analyse the match with the referees and assistant referees, explaining the lessons to be learned and giving constructive advice in case of appointments to future matches.
- always be available to the commissioner and guarantee him his full support whenever required.
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