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Members who are planning events are reminded that they are unwise to go ahead with arrangements such as contracting judges or booking venues based on tentative discussions with office staff.   Approvals are not final until they have been obtained through correct processes as defined in the relevant rules and published protocols.   Memories of telephone conversations with office staff are not sufficient authority for pre-emptive actions.  If communications are not written, they did not happen (Judge Judy).

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