What does the badminton umpire do?

Answer 1

The umpire keeps the Badminton match going according to schedule. It is the umpire's job to manage the other officials such as line judges. The umpire usually reports to the referee although the referee is not always on the court and may be in charge of several matches at one time. The umpire is required to keep only authorized persons in the immediate surroundings of a match.

Answer 2

Keeps score - and enforces the rules of the game.