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REGULATION 17 (d) the timelines applicable to the International Matches for team referrals, citings and the bringing of disciplinary hearings for Foul Play. 17.13 Disciplinary Bodies and Judicial Personnel - Constitution and Appointment 17.13.1 For all International Matches, all Matches forming part of International Tours, International Tournaments, Series of International Matches and World Rugby Matches the Host Union or Tournament Organiser shall, subject to Regulation 17.8.6 above, appoint through an independent process the following personnel and disciplinary bodies: (a) An independent Citing Commissioner(s). The Citing Commissioner shall be from a neutral Union to the participating teams, unless the participating Unions and/or teams agree otherwise. The Citing Commissioner shall have an in-depth knowledge of the Laws and skills of the Game and appropriate Rugby experience. For the purposes of Regulation 20 the Citing Commissioner may undertake the role of designated disciplinary officer. (b) Citing Commissioner Liaison Officer(s). The function of the Citing Commissioner Liaison Officer shall be to liaise with and assist the Citing Commissioner in such manner as the Citing Commissioner directs. If the Citing Commissioner is not in attendance at the Match, then the Citing Commissioner Liaison Officer must be able to satisfy the minimum criteria set out in Regulation 17.9.5. For the purposes of Regulation 20 the Citing Commissioner Liaison Officer may undertake the role of designated disciplinary officer. (c) An independent Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer. (i) A Judicial Officer or a Disciplinary Committee comprising of three members shall be appointed. (ii) The Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer shall have jurisdiction to determine disciplinary matters arising from Players Ordered Off the playing enclosure, citings and Temporary Suspensions. (iii) The Members of the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer shall be from a neutral Union to the participating teams unless the Participating Unions and/or teams agree otherwise in writing. (iv) The Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee or Judicial Officer shall be a senior legal practitioner of at least seven years standing or a serving or retired judge who shall have previous experience in rugby disciplinary proceedings and an in-depth Last update: 14 January, 2015 246


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