11.5Rules of Procedure

Committee’s Duty and Procedure – The Committee will study the written submission and retain on behalf of the organizers the monies paid by the appellant until a decision has been reached.

Submissions – The Committee may require the appellant to personally give further details of the submission and may question him on any point relevant to the appeal.

Hearing – The appellant may be asked to withdraw while the Committee hears further evidence.

Witnesses – The Committee may hear Match Officials as well as any other witnesses involved in the appeal. The Committee will examine all evidence submitted.

Questions – The Committee may question witnesses and officials on any point relevant to the appeal.

Opinions – Committee members will refrain from expressing any opinion or verdict while an appeal is in progress.

Inspect Area – The Committee may inspect any range or areas related to the appeal and require any person or official they regard as useful to the process to accompany them.

Undue Influence – Any person attempting to influence the members of the Committee in any way other than evidence may be subject to disciplinary action at the discretion of the Arbitration Committee.

Deliberation – When the Committee is satisfied that they are in possession of all information and evidence relevant to the appeal they will deliberate privately and will reach their decision by majority vote.