GMBR DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE
REGION DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

The objective of the Region Disciplinary is to enact the Disciplinary Procedures as laid down by
the Region Constitution when required.
Membership of the Region Disciplinary Committee:

• The Disciplinary Committee must be convened, in a timely manner, when the Region Board believes
  there has been an alleged breach.
• Region Board Directors must not be members of the Disciplinary Committee.
• The Region Board shall appoint a Committee. Three members is recommended but not
  prescribed.
• The Region President will hold the portfolio of Discipline. All reporting from the Disciplinary
  Committee must be through the President of the Board.
• The Region Board shall appoint the Chair of the Disciplinary Committee.
• The members of the Disciplinary Committee may be anyone but not be biased against, or in favour
  of, the member concerned
  Operating Principles:
• The Region has disciplinary power only when it is the controlling body of an event.
• Disciplinary Committee must be autonomous.
• The Disciplinary Committee must establish a meeting schedule and methods of communication at the
  first meeting.
• To ensure that the Disciplinary Committee has the best interests of all bowlers in mind when
  making decisions or recommendations, the Disciplinary Committee should not be influenced or biased
  by personal involvement and declare any conflicts of interests.
• Disciplinary Committee members must respect and honour the confidentiality of Disciplinary
  Committee deliberations and decision making.
• The Disciplinary Committee must be cohesive and present a united front. Decisions and
  recommendations belong to the whole Disciplinary Committee.
  Responsibilities of the Region Disciplinary Committee:
• To follow the Disciplinary Procedures meticulously.
• To maintain confidentiality to allow natural justice to be followed.
• To be aware of the well-being of all bowlers.
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