Hearing Committee

The Hearing Committee shall (i) generally administer and oversee all administrative grievances, right to compete matters, and disciplinary matters filed with the Federation; (ii) generally administer and oversee all grievances related to any alleged violation of the U.S. Center for SafeSport rules, policies, and procedures over which the U.S. Center for SafeSport has not exercised jurisdiction, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Part VII of these Bylaws; (iii) hear complaints brought under Part VII of these Bylaws where the Federation Bylaws or rules afford a party a hearing, including appeals or procedural reviews brought in accordance with the Federation Bylaws or rules; (iv) identify individuals who would be fair and impartial and who would have the qualifications and ability to serve on Hearing Panels; (v) if disinterested, sit on hearing panels; and (vi) perform such other duties as assigned by the Board. This Committee shall consist of not less than eleven (11) members who shall serve as Panel members during the hearings along with other non-Committee members when necessary. Subject to approval by the Board, the President shall appoint two (2) or more CoChairs of the Committee who shall be responsible for chairing the Committee, and assisting with the appointment of Hearing Panels. These appointments should, insofar as practicable, assure an equitable representation of interests by striving for geographic balance and fair representation of all Federation members, affiliates, breeds and disciplines.