The Club Disciplinary Process

The Board can convene a Disciplinary Committee where a member is alleged to have breached the Constitution, By-Laws or a Board resolution; acted in a way unbecoming of a member or prejudicial to the club's interests; or brought themselves, another member, the club or surf lifesaving into disrepute. The Board won't establish a Committee for allegations that are vexatious, trifling or frivolous.

How it works

• The Board may provisionally suspend the member concerned once a Disciplinary Committee is established, pending its finding
• The Committee is made up of the Vice-President and two Life Members, nominated each season — a substitute is appointed if a member has a conflict of interest
• You'll receive written notice of the allegation between 14 and 28 days before the hearing, including your right to attend, respond, call witnesses and submit a written statement
• The hearing follows the principles of natural justice — you'll have a genuine opportunity to be heard before any determination is made
• Possible outcomes range from an educative process, to a fine, to suspension or expulsion — the Committee's findings are notified to you in writing within 7 days
• Appeals against a Committee decision follow the SLSA regulations and appeals process