<div dir="ltr">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. <div><br></div><div>Ray</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 12:08 PM, LARRY HOLDREN <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:larryholdren@comcast.net" target="_blank">larryholdren@comcast.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<div>Tim and all:</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Anyway,I agree that something formal if we intend to take any action on
violators.</div>
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<div>Larry</div>
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<div><b>From:</b> <a title="trkwhite@gmail.com" href="mailto:trkwhite@gmail.com" target="_blank">Tim White</a> </div>
<div><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, June 11, 2017 7:40 AM</div>
<div><b>To:</b> <a title="sbuboard@mailman.celestial.com" href="mailto:sbuboard@mailman.celestial.com" target="_blank">Seattle ACBL Unit Board</a> </div>
<div><b>Subject:</b> Re: [SBU Board] Further Developments -- Conduct and Ethics
Committee</div></div></div>
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<div style="FONT-SIZE:small;TEXT-DECORATION:none;FONT-FAMILY:"Calibri";FONT-WEIGHT:normal;COLOR:#000000;FONT-STYLE:normal;DISPLAY:inline"><div><div class="h5">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.
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Tim<br>
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<div>On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:51 PM, Raymond Miller <<a href="mailto:raysmiller@gmail.com" target="_blank">raysmiller@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="m_-7493851492663783891Apple-interchange-newline">
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<div dir="ltr">Hi Tim,
<div>I would be interested in this appointment. I have previous
experience servingon C&E committees. </div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
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<div>Ray</div></div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Tim White <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:trkwhite@gmail.com" target="_blank">trkwhite@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<div style="WORD-WRAP:break-word">Folks,
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<div>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.
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Section 9.2(d) of our bylaws provide that: "The<font face="Arial">
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.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial">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. </font></div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Tim</div>
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