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DECISION
SECTION 2.2 : Committee Review
I .
The Committee will conduct an individualized , case-by-case analysis of each applicant or Member file that is referred to the
Committee . During this review , the Committee will :
A .
Identify the material facts of each case ;
B .
Identify the particular interests of the USASF ; and
C .
Weigh those material facts against those interests .
Such material facts may include , but are not limited to :
A .
The date ( s ) of the reported misconduct or offense ( s ):
1 .
How recent was the misconduct or offense committed to the time of application ?
2 .
For multiple offenses , how far apart were they committed ?
3 .
How old was the applicant or Member at the time of the misconduct or offense ( s )?
4 .
Are there persistent patterns of criminal conduct or misconduct ( i . e ., harassment )?
B .
The nature of the misconduct or offense ( s ):
1 .
Was the misconduct or offense ( s ) against a person or property ?
2 .
Did the misconduct or offense ( s ) involve a minor or someone in care or control of the applicant or Member ?
3 .
Was the misconduct or offense ( s ) violent or passive ?
4 .
Was the misconduct or offense ( s ) intentional , reckless or grossly negligent ?
5 .
Were the circumstances that led to the commission of the offense ( s ) or misconduct also present at a USASF Club or
practice ?
C .
The severity of the harm caused by the misconduct or offense ( s ):
1 .
Was the harm serious or minor ?
2 .
Was the harm permanent or temporary ?
D .
Efforts that address rehabilitation for the misconduct or offense ( s ):
1 .
Has the applicant assumed responsibility ?
2 .
Did the applicant acknowledge or contest his / her responsibility ?
3 .
Has the applicant exhibited evidence of rehabilitation or good conduct ?
E .
Punishments imposed and served :
1 .
What punishments have been imposed ?
2 .
Has the punishment been successfully completed ?
3 .
What is the applicant ’ s current status regarding punishment ( i . e ., on bail , probation or parole )?
F .
The accuracy of information provided by the applicant :
1 .
Are there known inconsistencies / inaccuracies in the information provided by the applicant or Member ?
2 .
Did the applicant or Member voluntarily disclose information ?
G .
Does the applicant or Member currently pose a threat to the USASF community ?
1 .
Are there ways to lower any risks to an acceptable level ?
II . The Committee will review the documentation provided and make the following recommendations : A . Do not allow the applicant or Member to be considered for admission or continued Membership ; B . Allow the applicant or Member be considered for admission or continued Membership , but limit some of the benefits of
Membership ; or C . Allow the applicant or Member to be considered for admission or continued Membership .
ARTICLE 3 :

DECISION

A . All decisions by the Committee are final and the matter shall be closed upon completion of this Procedure . B . No admission or re-admission of Membership may be made regarding an applicant who discloses criminal or discipline history before the review contemplated by this Procedure has been performed .
C . The Committee ’ s ultimate decision to not accept an applicant or place any other Membership restrictions , based upon his / her criminal or discipline history , are reasonably and rationally related to the USASF ’ s interests in conducting a review of personal criminal or discipline history and consistent with the standards of professional judgment .
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