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(ii) 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; (iii) Ensuring, as far as reasonably practicable, the security, health and safety of spectators attending the venue where the Tie is being played; (iv) Ensuring that the instructions of the Referee are carried out, and that for all Ties in the World Group and Zone Group I competition an internationally certified Chief Umpire be appointed to assist and liaise with the Referee; (v) The appointment of an Independent Doctor for all Ties; (vi) Liaising with the Title Sponsor and International Sponsors in order to ensure that all commercial matters required by these regulations are properly dealt with. Note: It is understood that the official appointed by the Home Nation under this Regulation may delegate some of his duties to other persons involved in the organisation of the event. However, any such delegation must be advised to the ITF. 33. ARRANGEMENTS FOR PRESS AND MEDIA The Home Nation shall make suitable arrangements for Press and Media as outlined in the operations manual. 34. TICKETS FOR VISITING NATIONS See Appendix H for tickets for the Visiting Nation. VI. ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS AND CAPTAINS 35. ELIGIBILITY TO REPRESENT A NATION A player or captain is entitled to represent one nation only at senior professional international level. Any tennis player who is in good standing with his National Association in accordance with Appendix D shall be qualified to represent that nation as a player or captain if he: (a) (i) Is a citizen of that nation and has held a current valid passport of that nation for a minimum of two years (24 months ) or; (ii) Is a citizen of that nation, but in circumstances where that nation does not issue its own passport has held a qualifying passport issued by or on behalf of that nation for a period of two years (24 months) which confirms the player's place of birth as that nation or; (iii) If after a consecutive period of five years (60 months) residence in that nation can provide a genuine reason for being unable to hold or make application to hold a current valid passport where: (a) he was born, or has a parent or grandparent born in that nation; or, (b) he has obtained or procured the right to remain permanently or has been granted humanitarian protection in that nation. 16

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