The Executive Board of the Central Pennsylvania Basketball Officials Association has adopted the following grievance procedure for remedying disputes between the chapter and members in good standing. “Good standing” means that the official has no outstanding fiscal obligations to the chapter or the PIAA.

The chairperson of the Grievance Committee shall be appointed by the President of the Central Pennsylvania Basketball Officials Association. In addition, a three member panel will be appointed by the President to hear disputes as they arise.

All grievances must be presented in writing to the Chairperson of the Grievance Committee and a copy sent to the President. The grievance must contain a brief description of the complaint, factual dates, events and a suggested remedy. The Grievance Committee will recognize the complaint by notifying the person who has filed the grievance in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. The correspondence will contain the date, time, and location for the hearing. The grievant will be permitted to present testimony to the committee and to be accompanied by witnesses to support his or her point of view.

Upon completion of the hearing, the committee will forward its recommendation to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will render a decision in writing and notify the grievant by certified mail. The decision of the Executive Committee is final.

It should be noted that the Grievance Committee is only obligated to hear grievances that deal directly with Central Pennsylvania Basketball Officials Association business, not with any other league or the PIAA. However, the President may allow for a hearing if it is felt to be in the best interest of the association and may act as an advocate in addressing disputes with other entities.

The following time frames must be adhered to when filing grievances:

• The grievant must file the complaint in writing within thirty (30) days of the alleged complaint.

• The Grievance Committee will schedule a hearing and notify the grievant within thirty (30) days.

• The Grievance Committee will forward its recommendation to the Executive Committee within twenty (20) days of the hearing.

• Extensions by either party may be granted upon written requests and acceptance by both parties.

The hearing procedures are as follows:

• The chairperson will describe and distribute to the committee members the complaint as filed. Following the reading, the grievant may amend the grievance.

• The grievant will detail each point and may call witnesses to support his or her testimony.

• In the event there is a respondent, that party will address the committee following the presentation of the grievance by the member.

• At any time during the hearing the committee may ask questions and/or call upon members to provide definitive association policy.

• Each party will then have an opportunity to make a closing statement.