[SBU Board] Further Developments -- Conduct and Ethics Committee

[Raymond Miller]

A tournament c&e committee i usually recruited at the tournament and is not
a standing committee.  That is generally done by the directing staff.

Ray

On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 12:08 PM, LARRY HOLDREN <larryholdren at comcast.net>
wrote:

> Tim and all:
>
> What I get out of the  ACBL Handbook (appendix D) is that a “Tournament
> Disciplinary Committee” is pertinent to the issue of concern.  I did not
> find any specifics on how such is formed, but sounds like could be
> subcommittee of the C&ECom. or a one time stand alone set up for each
> tournament.
>
> Anyway,I agree that something formal if we intend to take any action on
> violators.
>
> Larry
>
> *From:* Tim White <trkwhite at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Sunday, June 11, 2017 7:40 AM
> *To:* Seattle ACBL Unit Board <sbuboard at mailman.celestial.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [SBU Board] Further Developments -- Conduct and Ethics
> Committee
>
> Thanks Ray.  As you know the ACBL CDR includes a detailed process to be
> followed in addressing a case referred to the C&E Committee; prior
> experience with this process would be helpful.   Making this concept work
> will require the willingness of at least two board members to agree to
> serve on the committee.
>
> BTW, I have received additional responses to my contacts of unit members.
> Thus far all respondents have either said they would be wiling to serve, or
> are giving it consideration based on a review of the CDR.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:51 PM, Raymond Miller <raysmiller at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Tim,
> I  would be interested in this appointment.  I have previous experience
> servingon C&E committees.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray
>
> On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Tim White <trkwhite at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>>
>> Since broaching the idea yesterday of establishing of a Unit Conduct and
>> Ethics Committee (as provided for in the bylaws), I've given the idea
>> additional thought, done further research, and made a number of contacts.
>> I'd like to continue and expand the discussion and ask that you give the
>> idea consideration en route to our June 25 board meeting.
>>
>> The concept is to activate a standing Conduct and Ethics Committee (for
>> now, and to do so) prior to the Sun Tan sectional.   The ACBL Code of
>> Disciplinary Regulations sets out terms and procedures for such a
>> committee.  Requirements include timeliness for addressing matters referred
>> to the committee.  To enable the unit to swiftly address alleged conduct
>> issues at Forest Ridge, since the risk of such issues (i.e. failure to
>> honor the site smoking prohibition) is appreciable and would have profound
>> adverse implications, and for the deterrent value of having a standing
>> committee in place and announcing its existence, I suggest we act at our
>> June 25 board meeting to approve and implement the concept.
>>
>> Section 9.2(d) of our bylaws provide that:  "The Chairman of the Conduct
>> and Ethics Committee shall be named by the President, which Chairman need
>> not be a director."  I have contacted Henry Lortz, our Unit Disciplinary
>> Chair.  Henry supports the idea of establishing a standing Unit Conduct and
>> Ethics Committee in this case and he and I have agreed that, if the board
>> approves the idea, he would be the Chairman.
>>
>> Henry and I also discussed an approach for selecting committee members.
>> He is open in this area.  He did note that given the possibility of
>> recusals, provision should be made for replacement committee members.  Per
>> the bylaws, at least two of the seven committee members must be board
>> members.  If we were to appoint two board members to the committee, we
>> would then need to appoint four other unit members, Henry being the seventh
>> member.   Today I contacted more than a dozen unit members, a diverse group
>> of respected individuals who I believe would be excellent committee
>> members.  I queried each as to whether s/he would be willing to serve on
>> the committee, if asked.  I have already received an affirmative response
>> from six folks, enough to populate the committee and provide for two
>> replacements as necessary in the event of recusals.  If the board approves
>> proceeding with the committee, I would propose the board name, from amongst
>> those willing to serve, the other members of the committee.
>>
>> Given the risk of loss of Forest Ridge, a wonderful site, we should take
>> every reasonable step to deter -- and address if necessary -- violation of
>> site rules by players.  I believe activating (for now) a standing Conduct
>> and Ethics Committee would be a reasonable and helpful step and I plan to
>> introduce a motion to this effect during our June 25 board meeting.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>>
>>
>>
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