Founding framework in developmentNo provision in this chapter has been adopted
Plain-language summary
If someone believes a rule has been broken, there needs to be an orderly way to raise it, look into it fairly, and respond in proportion. No penalties have been adopted.
Plain-language summaries are provided for clarity. Where an approved formal rule exists, that formal rule governs in the event of any inconsistency.
Institutional principles
A concern is assessed on evidence, with conflicts managed and findings recorded.
Any consequence is proportionate to the substantiated conduct, and carries a right of appeal where applicable.
Framework in development
The provisions below are the matters this chapter is structured to govern. Each will carry approved formal text, an effective date and a citation reference once adopted.
- 07.1
Receipt of a concern
How a concern is submitted and acknowledged.
In development
- 07.2
Preliminary review
Initial assessment before any investigation.
In development
- 07.3
Investigation
Fact-finding conducted with declared conflicts managed.
In development
- 07.4
Findings
Determination on the evidence, recorded in writing.
In development
- 07.5
Proportionate action
The architecture supports outcomes ranging from no action, guidance, warning and corrective action, through campaign restriction and eligibility, nomination or voting consequences, to disqualification and future participation restriction. None of these is an adopted sanction.
In development
- 07.6
Conduct within scope
Eligibility misrepresentation, campaign misconduct, vote trading, improper gifts, confidentiality breaches, false credentials, undisclosed conflicts and Awards trademark misuse.
In development
- 07.7
Record keeping
Retention of the enforcement record.
In development