Lancashire League Handbook 2019

44 3.2.4. To suspend the player for one or more matches (either League or Worsley Cup matches but not 20/20 matches) or for a stated period of time. 3.2.5. To deduct League points from the player’s team. 3.2.6. To expel the player from the League. 3.3. In the case of a Club: 3.3.1 To require the Club to submit appropriate letter(s) of apology within a specified time. 3.3.2. To record a reprimand and to give a warning as to future conduct. 3.3.3. To impose a fine. 3.3.4. To deduct League points from the Club’s team(s). 3.3.5. To relegate to any lower division of the League. 3.3.6. To expel the Club from any competition of the League. 3.3.7. To recommend the expulsion of the Club from the League. 3.4. The Disciplinary Committee shall have the power to suspend the operation of any part, or all, of the penalty it imposes for such period and subject to such terms and conditions it deems appropriate. 3.5. Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee (a finding that a Complaint is proved or not proved or a decision on penalty) shall be by majority vote; where necessary the Disciplinary Committee Chairman shall have a casting vote. 3.6 In the absence of an appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Committee shall be final and binding. Appeals Procedure 4.1 A player or Club shall have the right of appeal to the Appeals Committee. Notice of Appeal setting out the grounds must be given in writing to the Secretary of the League within ten days of the decision of the Disciplinary Committee, together with a Fee (Category 1 Rule B5(e)). 4.2. If Notice of Appeal is given the penalty shall not take effect pending the hearing of the Appeal, which shall take place as soon as practicable. 4.3. TheAppeal shall be by way of re-hearing before a different Committee. The composition of the Committee shall be at the discretion of the Chairman of the League and shall consist of at least three persons, none of whom shall be connected with the player, the Club or their opponents at the time of the alleged breach. Subject to the above the Appeals Committee will consist of the President, Honorary Secretary, with any other member of the League Executive who did not sit on the original Disciplinary Hearing, and two members of the League Committee whenever possible assisted by the Honorary Solicitor. The player or Club shall have the same rights of attendance and representation and to call witnesses as they had before the Disciplinary Committee. 4.4. The Appeals Committee may confirm, vary or reverse the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and it shall have the power to increase the penalty and award costs of the Appeal hearing including the power to order that the fee deposited be forfeited. Decisions of the Appeal Committee shall be by majority vote; where necessary the Chairman shall have a casting vote. 4.5. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be final and binding.