The NROI Canada President, or Regional Coordinator is appointed by the Regional Director of IPSC Canada. The individuals that have held this position have usually been Range Master and have been involved in the sport for a number of years.
The NROI President, or Regional Coordinator, needs to be a member in good standing. So to keep there officiating status current they do need to work at events. The current NROI regional coordinator earns between 20 and 30 points a year working Level II and III events.
To your other questions:
Officials need to work a minimum of six points per year
To become a CRO you must obtain 28 points and complete additional training.
To become a Range Master you must obtain 55 points and be recommended your Section Coordinator, the Regional Director and the Regional Coordinator of NROI. There is a one year probationary period for Range Masters.
You can find more information on
www.nroi-canada.org