KMHA: Policy # HL - B18
Title: Suspension Hearings
Policy Statement:
In the case of additional or non-automatic suspension, the league Director shall contact the player/coach concerned, who shall have the opportunity to verbally defend their action prior to the suspension length being set.
A suspension hearing must be set up and a Committee formed to hear the evidence by the individual(s) involved in a situation where a suspension has the potential for exceeding the following limits: House and Minor Development Leagues - five (5) regularly scheduled games.
The Committee shall consist of the President, or his designate, the respective Director and the league Convenor. The Director (Chairperson) shall make the Committee’s suspension recommendation to the President, who shall be responsible for announcing the suspension and having it ratified by the Board of Directors.