Disciplinary Procedures

1. The Board will set out in the By-Laws the circumstances that may give rise to disciplinary proceedings, and
   may set out different consequences for different circumstances. The By-Laws will set out which matters will be
   decided by the Board, and which will be decided by a committee or other person or group designated by the
   Board.
2. Where the AFA becomes aware that there may be circumstances which would be grounds for disciplinary
   action against a Member, the President, the Chief Executive Officer or any other Officer nominated by the Board
   for that purpose (“Investigating Officer”) may investigate the matter further and must report to the Board,
   or a Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the By-Laws.
3. Any Member subject to consideration of disciplinary action must normally be given a reasonable opportunity
   to make submissions on the matters under consideration, in accordance with the By-Laws. However, the AFA
   need not seek submissions where the Member has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty.
4. Where:
   1. all avenues of appeal under the By-Laws have been pursued; or
   2. the Board has given a final determination on the discipline of a Member,
   neither the Member nor any other person has a right to further appeal. However, if additional facts relevant and
   significant to the matter subsequently emerge, the Investigating Officer may consider the facts and if thought
   fit refer the matter to the Board or relevant committee for reconsideration.
5. The Board may from time to time prescribe other By-Laws that elaborate on the principles in Clauses 26 to
   29 inclusive, or that otherwise deal with the discipline of Members and procedures for decision-making,
   provided that the By-Laws do not contradict this Constitution.