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Re: Is Q&A official?
A couple Q&A's I asked on this subject have finally been answered:
Q593 Q. In the rare case that a Q&A answer contradicts the FRC Manual and/or Team Update, which takes precedence?
A. Should this occur, the FRC Manual and/or Team Update take precedence.
Q594 Q. 1.)What is the order of precedence for the following rule authorities in the case of contradiction: Head Ref, Manual, Team Update, Q&A, FIRST HQ? 2.) If the head ref has higher precedence than Q&A, is Q&A to be interpreted as rule or as guideline?
A. 1) The Game Manual is the authority. Referees are empowered to make judgments about game play per the Manual and any clarification via the Q&A and other input from event staff and FRC. 2) The Q&A is a tool for clarification about rules and/or the intent behind the rules. Any ambiguity or disconnect between the Manual and the Q&A is unintended and the Manual takes precedence.
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