ARTICLE
6
DISCIPLINARY
COMMITTEE'S DUTIES
PROCEDURES
A.
Duties The disciplinary committee shall be appointed by the general
membership. It shall be a three-man committee. Its responsibility is to
ensure that the executive and the general membership function with
discipline, justice and fairness.
B. PROCEDURE FOR
TRYING OFFENDERS
When
an allegation of misconduct or breach of the club's constitution and/or
standing order is made against any member or group of members to the
house, the house shall decide using as its guide the constitution and
the gravity of the alleged offence, whether the accused should be tried
by the general house or be referred to the disciplinary committee.
When
a member or group of members is referred to the disciplinary committee
for any offence against the constitution or by-laws, the disciplinary
committee shall investigate the case and/or allegation. Individuals or
group of members involved shall be entitled to a fair and impartial
hearing by disciplinary committee in the manner hereunder specified.
(I)
All charges preferred against a member or group of members
shall be made in writing and signed
by the President.
(II)
After reviewing the charge/charges and defense, if the
committee find enough evidence to
warrant action, the committee shall
call or invite the accused within 30 days
of the referral.
(III)
The accused have the right to call or advice the
disciplinary committee of witness (s) to buttress
his defense.
(IV)
After a due consideration of the case, and the accused is
found guilty, the disciplinary
committee shall recommend punishment
that fits the crime to the general house. Only
the President can accept or reduce the
penalty for the offence.
That is to say that the final
decision is within the power of the Presidency.
(V)
When the accused is not satisfied with the decision
reached, such member shall have the right to
appeal the decision of the disciplinary committee for a
re-hearing.
(VI)
In case of an appeal a special committee comprising of one
member of disciplinary committee,
one member of the council of elder and one floor member in good
standing and with a good knowledge of the constitution and
by-laws shall hear the appeal and make a final decision.
The
procedure for the appeal to the special committee shall follow the
provision in sub-section B (I) (II) (III) hereinbefore stated.
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