§220527 Complaints against national governing bodies

Summary

An amateur sports group or person who is a member of, or could join, a national governing body may file a written complaint with the corporation to force that body to follow sections 220522, 220524, and 220525. A copy of the complaint must be given to the national governing body. The corporation must make rules for how complaints are filed and handled and must hold a hearing within 90 days to hear testimony and decide if the governing body is following those sections. If the corporation finds the governing body is following the rules, it must tell the complainant and the governing body. If not, the corporation can put the governing body on probation for up to 180 days or revoke its recognition. The corporation may extend probation if the governing body proves by clear and convincing evidence that, without fault of its own, it needs more time. If the governing body still does not comply by the end of the allowed period, the corporation must revoke its recognition.