Ethics Form A

The Complainant

Name *Your full name

Email Address *

Your role in the Federation (e.g. Player / Chairman / Treasurer) *

Street Address *

City

State/Province

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Country

Phone *

The Respondent

Their full name *

Their role in the Federation (e.g. Player / Chairman / Treasurer) *

Street Address *

City

State/Province

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Phone

The Complaint

Date of Complaint *

Event *

Nature of misconduct *

Relevant provision(s) of ANZBGF Code of Conduct (see Art 2.1 & 2.2.1-2.2.11)

Competence of Ethics Commission

On what basis does the ANZBGF Ethics Committee enjoy jurisdiction in respect of the Respondent of the alleged misconduct? (see Art. 1.4 of the ANZBGF Code of Ethics) *

2.1. who directly or indirectly offers, or attempts to offer or accepts any consideration or bribe with a view of influencing the result in a game of backgammon or election into ANZBGF office.2.2.1 Fraudulence in the administration of any ANZBGF office that affects other federations.2.2.2 Office bearers who through their behaviour no longer inspire the necessary confidence or have in other ways become unworthy of trust.2.2.3 Organisers, tournament directors, arbiters or other officials who fail to perform their functions in an impartial and responsible manner.2.2.4 Failure to comply with normally accepted standards of courtesy and backgammon etiquette. Misbehavior of a personal nature which is generally unacceptable by normal social standards.2.2.5 Cheating or attempts at cheating during games and tournaments. Violent, threatening or other unseemly behavior during or in connection with a backgammon event.2.2.6 Players withdrawing from a tournament without valid reason or without informing the tournament arbiter.2.2.7 Gross or repeated violations of ANZBGF Laws of Backgammon or other approved tournament regulations.2.2.8 In any top level tournament, players, delegations or teams must comply with a high standard dress code. Delegations includes both a player`s seconds and any other individual who the player allows to conduct business on behalf of the players. Players are responsible for the actions of acknowledged members of their delegations.2.2.9 Players or members of their delegations must not make unjustified accusations toward other players, officials or sponsors. All protests must be referred directly to the arbiter or the Technical Director of the tournament.2.2.10 In addition, disciplinary action in accordance with this Code of Ethics will be taken in cases of occurrences which cause the game of backgammon or ANZBGF to appear in an unfavourable light and in this way damage its reputation.2.2.11 Any conduct likely to injure or discredit the reputation of ANZBGF, its events, organisers, participants, sponsors or that will enhance the goodwill which attaches to the same.

Relevant facts (if necessary, please email a separate Word doc giving an outline of the case and insert any relevant supporting documents as attachments to anzbgf@gmail.com ) *

What is the direct interest of the Complainant which is adversely affected by the misconduct complained of? *

Does the alleged misconduct form the subject-matter of a pending case before any civil or criminal court of law? *YesNo

If 'Yes', please provide details of the court case.

Does the Complainant object to any of the members of the ANZBGF Ethics Committee hearing the matter? *YesNo

If 'Yes', please provide the name of the member concerned and the grounds for the objection

Sanction or Relief requested

In the event that the complaint is found admissible and the Respondent is found guilty of a breach of the ANZBGF Code of Ethics, what sanction or other relief does the Complainant seek? *

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