In reference to the food league, who has the authority to excuse a member from participation?

The authority to excuse a member from participation in the food league typically rests with the officer. This is because officers are tasked with overseeing their teams and ensuring adherence to departmental policies and group activities. The officer has the responsibility to maintain order and ensure that any member unable to participate for valid reasons can be excused.

While members may have personal reasons for wanting to be excused, they cannot unilaterally decide to opt out of participation without proper authorization. The chief or platoon sergeant may also have roles in oversight and management, but the immediate responsibility for granting an excuse usually falls to the officer, who is more closely involved in day-to-day decisions regarding participation and team coordination.