A Rules for Foot Orienteering Events - Orienteering USA

A.5.2 The Course Setter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning
application and is responsible for designing and overseeing the setting of all
courses.
A.5.3 The Course Vetter is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning
application. The Course Vetter shall be a different person than the Course Setter.
The Course Vetter is responsible for checking all aspects of the course setting,
including:
a) Checking the quality of the map in relation to the specific courses and
control locations and assisting with any overprinting which may be
required.
b) Checking the correct position of the start, map issue point, control flags
and finish location.
c) Checking the correct codes on the control flags against the codes on the
control description cards, and the location and visibility of the marking
equipment (i.e. punches).
d) Making sure that the control descriptions are appropriate and that they
correctly describe the positions of the control flags.
e) Making sure that the courses and other information pre-printed on the
maps are properly drawn.
A.5.4 The Meet Registrar is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning
application and is responsible for handling the entries for the event.
A.5.5 The Map Coordinator is appointed by the host and listed on the sanctioning
application and is responsible for insuring the accuracy, appropriateness, and
proper formatting of the maps used for competition.
A.5.6 The five positions listed above must be covered by no fewer than three different
people (Course Setter, Course Vetter, and one other key staff member).
A.5.7 A Course Consultant is appointed by the Course Consultant Committee once the
event is sanctioned and is responsible for reviewing the course designs and
providing advice to the course setter:
a) To make sure that the courses will be proper for their level and consistent
with these rules.
b) As to the suitability of the courses for the particular event and area.
c) As to the suitability of the start, the map issue point, and the finish
location.
A.5.8 An Event Consultant may be appointed by the Sanctioning Committee depending
on need and availability and coordinates with the Meet Director as follows:
a) Ensure that all rules are followed.
b) Check that the map is progressing satisfactorily.