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than fifteen (15) days prior to the semifinals. The ITF may in its discretion approve additional venues submitted for valid reasons after the initial submission. All potential venues must meet the minimum standards as set out in appendix G. The ITF may disapprove any proposed venue if such venue does not meet these requirements. Note: General arrangements for the Zone Group Events are included in Appendix A. 26. ASSISTANCE TO VISITING TEAMS The Home Nation must give every assistance to officials and members of the visiting team, and ensure that visas are not withheld. Provided that the Visiting Nation has carried out the requirements to obtain the visas, the Home Nation shall be required to grant visas to a minimum of fifteen people per Visiting Nation and these must be approved fourteen (14) days before the commencement of a Tie. Any dispute shall be settled by the Board of Directors. 27. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FED CUP FINAL See Appendix I for arrangements for the Fed Cup Final. 28. OFFICIAL ORGANISER Within ten (10) days of the Draw or the completion of the previous round the Home Nation shall inform the ITF of the appointment of an English-speaking official to organise each Tie. The Official Organiser shall at all times during a Tie assume full responsibility for the following: (a) The organisation and administration of the venue where the Tie is to be played; (b) The formulation and implementation of the security arrangements agreed between the Home Nation and Visiting Nation, ensuring at all times, as far as reasonably practicable, the security, health and safety of all players and officials; (c) Ensuring, as far as reasonably practicable, the security, health and safety of spectators attending the venue where the Tie is being played; (d) Ensuring that the instructions of the Referee are carried out and that an internationally certified Chief Umpire is appointed to assist and liaise with the Referee; (e) The appointment of an Independent Doctor for all Ties; (f) To ensure that all sponsorship and commercial matters required by these Regulations are properly dealt with and that the Fed Cup Operations Manual is strictly followed. Note: It is understood that the official appointed by the Home Nation, under this Regulation may delegate some of his/her duties to other persons involved in the organisation of the Tie. However, any such delegation must be advised to the ITF. 12

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