1.05 Board of Reference Policy
Recognizing that mediation is the first step to problem solving, should this process fail, then a Board of Reference is the next procedure that should be implemented. The Board of Reference is comprised of the Past Chair, First Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair Administration and either the Vice-Chair of Representative or Vice-Chair of Recreational. Other members may be appointed by the Chair of Sarnia Hockey.
1.05.01 All team officials and players shall abide by the bylaws and rules of the Sarnia Hockey Association, the Ontario Hockey Federation and its Member Partners, and the Canadian Hockey Association.
1.05.02 All formal complaints and matters that cannot be resolved by the team, appropriate Director, or appropriate Vice Chair -- a Board of Reference shall investigate. All recommendations by the Board of Reference shall be reported to the Executive Board – such Board will confirm, vary, or overturn such recommendations.
1.05.03 The Board of Reference will not act on complaints, unless they are received in writing addressed to Sarnia Hockey Association.
1.05.04 In the event that no specific bylaw or rule appears to apply to any situation, the Board of Reference shall have the right to recommend how that situation should be handled until receipt of the consent of the Executive Board.