THE TECHNICAL COMMISSION
The Technical Commission is the body competent for all matters concerning the interpretation and application of the Official Basketball Rules and the state of the game around the world. In particular, it has the following duties:
a. To monitor the state of the game around the world and across the various national member federations and propose to the Central Board any measures deemed useful to improve the technical level of its participants and the development of the sport; and
b. To draw up the text of the Official Basketball Rules, draft amendments to these rules for adoption by the Central Board, give the official interpretation of the rules, and advise on doubtful cases or cases not clearly covered by the rules themselves; and
c. To supervise the training, examination and qualification of all FIBA international referees, supervisors, instructors and commissioners as well as for their preparation for international competitions for men’s and women’s basketball. ARTICLE 22: THE COMPETITIONS COMMISSION The Competitions Commission has the following duties:
a. To review and recommend the FIBA Calendar for approval by the Central Board;
b. To review all official competitions of FIBA;
c. To develop recommendations for change(s) to the manner and method of conduct of the official competitions;
d. To develop recommendations for the introduction of new official competitions;
e. To give advice on the allocation of official competitions;
f. To study the regulations governing all international competitions, as well as the regulations established by other divisions of FIBA for international competitions and to recommend changes to such regulations;
g. to ensure that the specific interests and development of women’s and youth basketball are taken into account when making recommendations; and
h. to make recommendations relating to the transition of players from youth to senior competitions.