In the event of a dispute between (1) a member of an organization
and another member of the organization; (2) a member of an organization
and another member of a different organization; or (3) between organizations,
all parties agree that the Executive Board of the SFAA shall have
jurisdiction to hear and to resolve the matter.
A.
Within 14 days of a dispute as defined herein, an aggrieved party
shall send written notice of the dispute to the President of the Executive
Board of the SFAA. This notice shall be made on the approved complaint
form and shall be signed by the complaining party.
B.
Within 14 days of receiving a complaint form, the Executive Board
shall send a copy of the complaint to individual or entity about whom
the complaint has been filed. This individual or entity shall have
seven days to respond, in writing, to the allegations contained therein.
C.
The Executive Board shall review the written record and shall make
a determination whether or not it desires to hear the dispute. In
the event that the Executive Board declines to hear the dispute, then
the aggrieved party shall have no further remedies before the SFAA.
If the Executive Board desires to hear the dispute, it shall send
written notice to all interested parties that it has chosen to hear
the same. The Executive Board shall schedule a hearing for a convenient
time and shall hear the facts and circumstances. The Executive Board's
decision on the matter shall be made by a public vote and shall be
binding upon the parties regarding their rights within the SFAA.
In the event that the Executive Board determines that remedial
measures, such as further education, training, and/or discipline are
necessary, the organization or individual shall comply with such measures.
Failure to comply may lead to the Executive Board having the right
to impose disciplinary measures including, but not limited to, the
revocation of membership.
