Lancashire League Handbook 2013

41 (c) The penalties available include suspension. When issuing the penalty, the Disciplinary Panel may take account of instances of poor team discipline in previous years, particularly where the on-the-field captain is the same and the previous record of any individual charged. (d) Captains should ensure they understand their responsibility for the on the field behaviour of themselves and their teammembers. Umpires will report the items listed in the Spirit of Cricket (6) to these guidelines. If the penalty is a suspension, this will normally take place immediately. Suspension - MINIMUM period of two games. (The ECB guideline for such an instance is four weeks which will be noted by the Disciplinary Panel in making a decision, having taken account of any suspension(s) imposed and served or currently in force or pending which have been imposed previously by the player's Club. Note: Following two incidents being dealt with by a Club, a third incident regarding a player at that Club will automatically cause the Disciplinary Panel to be called. ADDITIONALNOTES 1. Following an offence, the umpires will submit a written report under the terms of the Lancashire Cricket League Disciplinary Procedure. 2. Clubs are expected to convene an internal club enquiry within five days of the incident(s) or within five days of receiving notice from the League of a complaint, whichever may be the later. 3. Where a player becomes subject to a suspension, this will be games commenced by his Club. A game will only be classed as commenced once a ball has been bowled. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES 1. (27) PLAYER'SANDOFFICIAL'SMISCONDUCT The Executive Committee shall deal with any questions relating to or affecting the misconduct of anyAmateur, Professional, or Club Official, in connectionwith any League or Knock-out Competition match, or any other matter affecting the interests of the League. Procedure 1.1. Any alleged breach shall be notified in writing (to be known as a 'Complaint') to the Secretary of the League. 1.2 Any Complaint so initiatedmust be referred to the Chairman of the League. 1.3 Upon receipt of such Complaint, and as soon as reasonably practicable, the Chairman of the League shall consider the Complaint and resolve: 1.3.1 To take no action except to record the Complaint and notify the Club; or 1.3.2 To direct a copy of the Complaint to the Club concerned with a request that the said Club take disciplinary action and thereafter endorse the disciplinary action taken by the Club; or