The Confederations shall be responsible, in their geographical area, for:

A) Ensuring the respect of the FIVB Constitution, Regulations, Official Rules and decisions in order to protect the image of the FIVB;

B) Providing technical support and expertise to their NFs by all available means for the implementation of continental and FIVB programmes;

C) Organizing Continental competitions and other tournaments or activities related to Volleyball.

D) Approving the zonal competition calendars and regulations.

A group of NFs, on the proposal of the corresponding Confederation and with the approval of the FIVB Board of Administration, may create a Zonal Association responsible, within their respective zone, for:

A) Spreading the practice of local, national and regional Volleyball competitions;

B) Encouraging the creation of NFs and their affiliation to the FIVB;

C) Ensuring the respect of the FIVB Constitution, Regulations, Official Rules and decisions and those of the relevant Confederation;

D) Organizing zonal championships;

E) Drawing up an annual calendar of activities including international competitions and submitting it to the relevant Confederation and to the corresponding FIVB institutions;
and

F) Presenting an annual administrative report to the FIVB and to the respective Confederation, comprising, in particular, the sports results of international competitions.

The FIVB Board of Administration may order the restructuring or dissolution of a Zonal Association, after consultation with the respective Confederation.