Organisation & Authority

2.1 Organising Committee (OC)

The Organising Committee is the supreme body of the tournament and has final authority over all administrative, logistical and operational matters. The OC comprises:

• The Mayor of Mukono Municipality (Patron)
• Tournament Director (appointed by the Mayor)
• Deputy Tournament Director
• Head of Competitions
• Head of Security and Safety
• Head of Media and Communications
• Technical Directors for each sport discipline
• Finance Officer
• Welfare Officer

2.2 Technical Committee (TC)

Each sport discipline shall have a Technical Committee comprising at least three members with demonstrable expertise in the sport. The TC is responsible for:

1. Enforcing the technical rules of their sport
2. Appointing and supervising match officials
3. Reviewing technical protests and advising the DC
4. Approving playing venues and equipment standards
5. Overseeing the draw and fixture scheduling

2.3 Disciplinary Committee (DC)

The Disciplinary Committee is an independent body empowered to adjudicate all disciplinary matters arising during the tournament. It comprises a Chairperson (who shall be a legal professional), two members from the sporting community and a secretary. No member of the DC may have a direct interest in any team participating in the tournament.

2.4 Appeals Panel

An Appeals Panel of three independent persons shall hear appeals against DC decisions. The panel includes one legal professional, one sports administrator and one community representative. Its decisions are final and binding.

2.5 Match Officials

Match officials are appointed by the Technical Committee for each sport. The minimum officiating requirements are: