we found a violation and the UIL rules require that we give a penalty whenever such a finding is “Because made, does any member of the committee wish to discuss what penalty is appropriate in this case?” (Allow time for committee to discuss See Section 29 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules re- penalties the – DEC may impose. Note that the penalties vary depending on the violator and the violation found.) (Conclude discussion, need a motion and a vote) is now time for us to take a vote and determine the appropriate penalty for the violation in this case. (Note “It the limitations in the UIL rules regarding what penalties may be imposed in the case being considered so that Is there a motion? A second? the motion is appropriate.) in favor of imposing a penalty of (name penalty and any (If the motion receives a second, call for a vote) “All duration of time if applicable) on (name for the violation of UIL rules that this committee party in question) has just found, please raise your hand.” (Count out loud who is voting in favor…..) opposed?” (Again count out loud who is voting against…..and announce the decision.) “All a vote of _ to _, the District District Executive Committee imposes the penalty of (#)-(Conf.) (type of “By on (name for being in violation of UIL rules as penalty and duration/any conditions) of the party in question) previously decided today.” Before we conclude, most of the cases that come before the District Executive Committee may be appealed to the UIL State Executive Committee. If you have any questions concerning the appeals process, please contact me. That concludes this hearing.” (Move forward with rest of hearings using the same process/notes as above or move forward with whatever remaining matters are left on agenda.)
“Because we found a violation and the UIL rules require that we give a penalty whenever such a finding is made, does any member of the committee wish to discuss what penalty is appropriate in this case?” (Allow time for committee to discuss – See Section 29 of the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules re- penalties the DEC may impose. Note that the penalties vary depending on the violator and the violation found.) (Conclude discussion, need a motion and a vote) “It is now time for us to take a vote and determine the appropriate penalty for the violation in this case. (Note the limitations in the UIL rules regarding what penalties may be imposed in the case being considered so that the motion is appropriate.) Is there a motion? A second? (If the motion receives a second, call for a vote) “All in favor of imposing a penalty of (name penalty and any duration of time if applicable) on (name party in question) for the violation of UIL rules that this committee has just found, please raise your hand.” (Count out loud who is voting in favor…..) “All opposed?” (Again count out loud who is voting against…..and announce the decision.) “By a vote of _ to _, the District (#)-(Conf.) District Executive Committee imposes the penalty of (type of penalty and duration/any conditions) on (name of the party in question) for being in violation of UIL rules as previously decided today.” Before we conclude, most of the cases that come before the District Executive Committee may be appealed to the UIL State Executive Committee. If you have any questions concerning the appeals process, please contact me. That concludes this hearing.” (Move forward with rest of hearings using the same process/notes as above or move forward with whatever remaining matters are left on agenda.)
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