Organizing Committee (“OC”)
IIHF World Championships · Host Regulations · Championship Planning · Organizational Provisions
11.1If the Championship is organized in one (1) host city, the Host shall appoint an Organizing Committee (the "OC").
11.2If the Championship is organized in two (2) host cities, there shall be a Central Organizing Committee (the “COC”), which shall communicate with the IIHF on behalf of the Local Organizing Committees (the “LOC”), established by the COC in each city.
11.3English is the official language of the Championship. All relevant documents, including any approval processes, shall be in the English language.
11.4The OC(s) shall be made up of a representative of the Host MNA and representatives from the respective local civic and Ice Hockey communities. The structure of the OC(s) and the appointments of management positions shall be subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
11.5If there is only one (1) host city, the OC may be chaired by a Host MNA representative other than the President and shall be fully responsible and accountable to the IIHF and to the EC in all matters relating to the organization of the Championship.
11.6If the Host has employed the services of a third party to assist in the organization of a Championship, they may be represented in the OC upon approval of the IIHF.
11.7Prior to the Championship, the OC shall inform the IIHF and the participating MNAs upon request by the IIHF about all aspects pertaining to the organization of the Championship.