Per Regulation 16.H of the USATF 2021 Governance Handbook, the Law & Legislation Committee was established to function as follows:
a. Deliberations: Consider and present in proper form for action all amendments to the USATF Bylaws and Operating Regulations and make recommendations to the Board; b. Amendments by members: Have the authority to propose amendments to the USATF Bylaws and Operating Regulations to the membership after receiving Board approval; c. Panels: have its members serve on protest and election panels required by the USATF Bylaws and Operating Regulations; d. Review: Review legislative matters requested by the USATF General Counsel, or as directed by the Board or its Chair; and e. Other duties: perform other duties requested by, or on behalf of, the Board.