Officials question

[tanner]

If I become an official, mostly so I understand the rules, can I not make rules calls if I see an infraction in my group?

C. Each official must pass the PDGA Officials Exam, and must carry a copy of the rules. D. Non-playing certified officials may actively make rulings during any tournament play that they witness. If an official competes in a tournament, he or she may not officiate for any ruling within his or her own division. The official’s ruling supersedes the ruling of the group, but an appeal may be made to the tournament director. The director may empower non-certified officials to act as spotters for a specific purpose. The ruling of such a spotter supersedes the ruling of the group.

This seems to say so. It doesn't seem right, but I think I'm reading it correctly.

[gnduke]

There are special powers given to an official by the rules.

An official does not require a second on violations that require a two or more players to agree (marking violation, foot fault...).
An officials ruling overrules a majority card ruling.

A player may not act as an official within their own division, but a player may act as a player within their own division and make whatever calls are appropriate.

[tanner]

Thanks. That answered my next question too. :D