1. The referee shall inspect and approve all equipment, including all the signals used by the table officials and their assistant during the game.
2. He shall designate the official game clock, twenty-four-second device, stopwatch and recognise the table officials.
3. He shall not permit any player to wear objects which may cause injury to other players.
4. Make the final decision whenever necessary or when the officials disagree. To make a final decision he may consult the umpire, the commissioner and/or the table officials.
5. At the end of each half and of each extra period or at any time he feels necessary, he shall carefully examine the score sheet and approve the score and confirm the time that remains to be played.
