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DISPUTE RESOLUTION

DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE 

During the conference, the host committee will need to identify the members of a Dispute Resolution Committee: o The dispute resolution team should have at least one representative from each host TCU and will elect a chair for the team. 

o The dispute resolution team requires any person wishing to make an official dispute to fill out and submit a Dispute Resolution Form. â€‹

  • A dispute resolution team member that is an affiliate of the petitioning school should recuse themselves on said issue and not participate in discussion, advocacy, or final vote. 

  • Have multiple Presidents and AIHEC staff on the dispute committee 

  • Have multiple copies of competition rules on-hand during competition 

  • Reply to disputes via email. 

  • Have a private room for the Dispute Resolution Committee. 

  • Have the dispute resolution form at a designated Information Booth 

  • Have a fillable PDF that can be emailed due to handwriting concerns. 

Template Competition Dispute Resolution Form Instructions 

What to do if there is a competition dispute. 

  • The TCU coach contacts (name of dispute chairperson & email address) to request a Dispute Resolution Form, or a form may be available from the competition coordinator. 

  • Complete the form providing the following information: 

  • • Name of the Competition 

    • Competition Coordinators Name 

    • Tribal College filing the dispute 

    • Coaches Name and contact information 

    • Describe the disputed decision 

    • Describe the complaint 

    • Provide support Documentation 

    • Provide what is felt to be fair and reasonable. 

  • Submit the completed dispute resolution form to (name of dispute chairperson and email address). 

  • The competition coordinator will provide their statement explaining their decision with documentation. 

  • The Dispute Resolution Committee will meet upon receipt of the above to review the facts of the disputed case and make a ruling. 

  • Both the coach and competition coordinator will be informed immediately of the ruling. This decision is final. 

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Template Competition Dispute Resolution Form Instructions 

This form shall be submitted by February 14, 2025

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