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USA Field Hockey Seeks Athlete Nominations for Ethics, Judicial & Nominating Committee

by USA Field Hockey

USA Field Hockey is seeking 10-year and 10 -year+ Athlete Nominations for Ethics, Judicial and Nominating Committee Members.

 

Committee members meet quarterly and as needed, primarily to review and rule on grievances and other duties as outlined in the USA Field Hockey Bylaws.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

Ethics and Judicial Committee Members shall satisfy the standards of independence for “Independent Directors” as set forth in Bylaw 5.6, Independence. You can read more about the Independence standards by clicking here.

 

Committee Members will also need to have a current Coach or Umpire Membership if appointed to the Ethics, Judicial or Nominating Committee.

 

10 Year Athletes are: An athlete who has represented the United States in a Delegation Event, World Championship, or another event as designated by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (together with the USA Field Hockey’s Athlete Advisory Council (AAC)), and USA Field Hockey (together with USA Field Hockey’s AAC) as an elite-level event within the previous 10 years.

 

10 Year+ Athletes are: An athlete who has represented the United States in a Delegation Event, World Championship, or another event as designated by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (together with the USA Field Hockey’s AAC), and USA Field Hockey (together with USA Field Hockey’s AAC) as an elite-level event, but not within the previous 10 years

 

Duties:

The Judicial Committee shall:

  • Generally administer and oversee all administrative grievances and right to compete matters filed with USA Field Hockey;
  • Generally administer and oversee all grievances related to any alleged violations of the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s rules, policies and procedures over which the U.S. Center for SafeSport has not exercised jurisdiction, pursuant to the procedures set forth in USA Field Hockey’s Complaint Procedures;
  • Generally administer and oversee all grievances related to any alleged violation of USA Field Hockey’s Athlete Safety Policy over which the U.S. Center for SafeSport has not exercised jurisdiction;
  • Identify individuals who would be fair and impartial and who would have the qualifications and ability to serve on hearing panels;
  • Appoint a panel of independent individuals to hear and render a decision on grievances and disciplinary matters; and
    • if disinterested, sit on hearing panels; and
  • Perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.

The Ethics Committee shall:

  • Oversee implementation of, and compliance with, USA Field Hockey’s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy;
  • Report to the Board on all ethical issues;
  • Develop and review for Board approval, on an annual basis, a Conflict of Interest Policy for the Board, officers, standing committee and task force and working group members, volunteers, staff and member organizations, for adoption by the Board of Directors;
  • Review and investigate matters of ethical impropriety and make recommendations on such matters to the Board;
  • Review and provide guidance on ethical questions presented to it by the Board, officers, standing committee and task force and working group members, volunteers, staff and members of USA Field Hockey;
  • Review annual and periodic Conflict of Interest disclosure forms and determine if a conflict of interest exists as to any particular transaction, relationship, or matter involving USA Field Hockey;
  • Evaluate requests for approval under USA Field Hockey’s Gift and Entertainment Policy; and
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
  • The Ethics Committee will also determine whether a complaint submitted to it falls within its jurisdiction.

The Nominating Committee Shall:

  • Identify and evaluate prospective candidates for the Board;
  • Select individuals to serve on the Board as provided in these Bylaws;
  • Recommend as requested by the Board individuals to serve on various standing committees and task force and working groups;
  • Consult with the Ethics Committee with respect to vetting all nominations for potential conflicts of interest or other problematic background issues;
  • Perform such other duties as assigned by the Board.
  • Review the application of Directors for election by membership or constituency to ensure eligibility of candidates in relation to these bylaws, the Ted Stevens Act or United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee regulation.
  • In considering a candidate for nomination to the Board, the Nominating Committee shall take into consideration:
  • The candidate’s potential contribution to the effective functioning of USA Field Hockey;
  • Any potential or impending change in the candidate's principal area of responsibility with his or her company or in his or her employment;
    • Whether the candidate continues to bring relevant experience to the Board;
    • Whether the candidate has the ability to attend meetings and fully participate in the activities of the Board;
    • The candidate’s reputation for personal integrity and commitment to ethical conduct;
    • Whether the candidate has passed a mandatory background check and Safe Sport Training as required; and
    • Whether the candidate has developed any relationships with another organization, or other circumstances have arisen, that might make it inappropriate for the candidate to serve on the Board.

Terms:

Committee Member terms are two years and are staggered to provide for program continuity. Representatives agree to comply with the USA Field Hockey Code of Conduct and sign a USA Field Hockey Conflict of Interest form. Service is an unpaid volunteer position.

 

Application Process:

All nominations are due by Friday, April 22, 2022. Late Applications will not be accepted. Once nominations are received, USA Field Hockey will follow the process as set forward by the USA Field Hockey AAC to appoint members to the Ethics, Judicial or Nominating Committees.

 

To apply, please click here.