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general:discipline [2012/03/25 09:07] damiangeneral:discipline [2020/01/13 16:43] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Disciplinary Process ======+====== Disciplinary Procedure ======
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-In respect of employees of BCA, it should be noted that where the disciplinary matter relates to an employee's work or where the BCA may be brought into disrepute by the actions of the employee, then the matter will be handled in accordance with current employment legislation and their contract of employment, rather than this process.+In respect of employees of BCA, it should be noted that where the disciplinary matter relates to an employee's work or where the BCA may be brought into disrepute by the actions of the employee, then the matter will be handled in accordance with current employment legislation and their contract of employment, rather than this procedure.
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   * There is always a right to appeal against any disciplinary penalty and this appeal will be held by a panel that is independent of the original decision makers.    * There is always a right to appeal against any disciplinary penalty and this appeal will be held by a panel that is independent of the original decision makers. 
  
-==== Process ====+==== Procedure ====
  
 === A Potential Disciplinary Matter === === A Potential Disciplinary Matter ===
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-===== Policy for non-Award-Holding Individuals,  Group and Associate Members =====+===== Procedure for non-Award-Holding Individuals,  Group and Associate Members =====
  
 ==== General Principles: ==== ==== General Principles: ====
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   * There is always a right to appeal against any disciplinary penalty and this appeal will be held by a panel that is independent of the original decision makers.    * There is always a right to appeal against any disciplinary penalty and this appeal will be held by a panel that is independent of the original decision makers. 
  
-===== Process =====+===== Procedure =====
    
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 ==== A Potential Disciplinary Matter ==== ==== A Potential Disciplinary Matter ====
  
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 ==== The Appeals Process ==== ==== The Appeals Process ====
  
-An appeal will be dealt with by an Appeals Panel. This will be convened by the Chair of the Appeals Panel and will normally consist of 4 other people chosen by the Chair from nominations made by the Regional Councils and Constituent Bodies. None shall have been involved in the original Disciplinary Panel. +An appeal will be dealt with by an Appeals Panel. This will be convened by the Chair of the Appeals Panel and will normally consist of people chosen by the Chair from nominations made by the Regional Councils and Constituent Bodies. None shall have been involved in the original Disciplinary Panel. 
  
 The Chair will seek to arrange a mutually convenient date and location for the Appeal, and then write to the individual, group or associate member formally advising them of the appeal and inviting them to state their case, either in writing, in person or both. They will also be given the option of appointing someone else to represent them. Until the Appeal the original disciplinary action will stand.  The Chair will seek to arrange a mutually convenient date and location for the Appeal, and then write to the individual, group or associate member formally advising them of the appeal and inviting them to state their case, either in writing, in person or both. They will also be given the option of appointing someone else to represent them. Until the Appeal the original disciplinary action will stand. 
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 === Notes === === Notes ===
    
-  - Employees are subject to internal disciplinary rules and processes and are NOT covered by this Policy. 
   - In the case of suspension of membership, this may also include the temporary removal of membership benefits, such as insurance.   - In the case of suspension of membership, this may also include the temporary removal of membership benefits, such as insurance.
   - In the case of a club being suspended or expelled, any Club Individual Members from that club will be written to and offered either: a pro-rata refund; the option of transferring their membership to a DIM (on payment of the appropriate fee); or the chance to switch their main club affiliation to another member club they are a member of. In the event of a successful appeal BCA will subsequently refund any additional membership fees paid by an individual as a result of the above.   - In the case of a club being suspended or expelled, any Club Individual Members from that club will be written to and offered either: a pro-rata refund; the option of transferring their membership to a DIM (on payment of the appropriate fee); or the chance to switch their main club affiliation to another member club they are a member of. In the event of a successful appeal BCA will subsequently refund any additional membership fees paid by an individual as a result of the above.
  
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 +//Formally adopted at 2012 AGM. Last review: 11/06/12//
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