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10.3. The procedure for an oral hearing will be at the discretion of the Chair. A
standard hearing procedure is set out at Appendix 1 of this document,
which may be followed by the Chair of the Disciplinary Panel.
10.4. Regardless of the procedures followed, the Respondent must be given a fair
opportunity to make representations and present evidence in their defence.
The Respondent must also be given the opportunity to review and challenge
evidence in support of the Complaint and Charge.
10.5. If the Respondent does not attend the hearing as arranged above, provided
that the Disciplinary Panel is satisfied that notice of the hearing was received
it may proceed and decide the case in the absence of the Respondent.
11. DECISIONS AND SANCTIONS
11.1. The Disciplinary Panel may reach such decision and/or impose such sanctions
as it sees fit, including without limitation, to:
11.1.1. Dismiss the Charge as unproven;
11.1.2. Issue a warning or reprimand in respect of the misconduct or rule
breach committed;
11.1.3. Suspend or exclude the Respondent from the Club and/or Club
Competitions, Tournaments, Teams, meetings or other activities;
11.1.4. Suspend or exclude the Respondent from holding office within the Club
for a specified or indefinite period of time;
11.1.5. Suspend the Respondent's Membership of the Club, and/or their ability
or authority to attend the Club and exercise playing rights at the Club
for a defined period;
11.1.6. Permanently expel the Respondent from the Club; and/or
11.1.7. A combination of any of the above or any other disciplinary action as
considered appropriate by the Disciplinary Panel as appropriate.
11.2. The decision taken by the Disciplinary Panel in relation to sanctions must be
reasonable and proportionate in all the circumstances. The Disciplinary Panel
will give reasons for its decision.