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Are there different levels of severity?

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Are there different levels of severity?

Yes. We classify a range from simple incivility to gross misconduct in three levels:

→  Severe acts include discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, physical assault, stalking, bullying, threatening, retaliation, illegal (criminal or civil) behavior, and any severe or pervasive behavior that creates a hostile or offensive environment.

→  Unsportsmanlike conduct includes taunting, sarcasm, innuendo, obscene gestures, foul or profane language, offensive jokes, or other verbally abusive comments that could be viewed as demeaning or that disparage members or guests, and unethical behaviors by Leaders and Officials who knowingly violate the rules. Personal harassment is conduct or comments which are intimidating, demeaning, or abusive and is behavior which is known or ought reasonably to be known as unwelcome.

→  Boorish behaviors include general rudeness, insensitivity, teasing, a raised voice, and other incivility or lack of common decency which can embarrass members and make guests uncomfortable, and negatively impact another’s experience with the SCCA.

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Where does the SCCA get its authority to take reports or investigate misconduct?

SCCA Bylaws Article II – Membership, Section 4. Termination, Suspension and Renewal, paragraph (d) states, “The Board of Directors, or the governing body of a Regular Member’s Region may suspend a Member at any time for infraction of any Club rule or any other cause if the suspending body deems the action in the best interests of the Club.”

SCCA Bylaws Article VI – Administration, Section 1. Board of Directors states that the BOD “shall establish the policies of the Club and shall oversee and direct the implementation and execution of such policies and the administration of the affairs of the Club by the executive committee, such other committees as it determines to appoint and authorize, and the staff of the Club.”

SCCA Bylaws Article VI – Administration, Section 5. Operations Manual states, “The SCCA Operations Manual shall be the Official operating guide for all areas of SCCA administration. It shall further the guiding principle of the SCCA: The ultimate direction of the Club rests with the Members. In furthering this guiding principle, the Operations Manual provides an equitable system of administrative due process.”

SCCA Operations Manual I. Forward; C. SCCA Welcoming Environment Statement describes the SCCA Mission, Vision, Values, and Welcoming Environment, and C.1 Member in Good Standing describes the Code of Member Conduct.

SCCA Operations Manual B. Organization; 1. Membership; 1.7 Conduct Unbecoming a Member describes all manner of inappropriate behavior and unsportsmanlike conduct, along with levels of severity, the reporting mechanism, and anti-retaliation.

SCCA Operations Manual B. Organization; 1. Membership; 4. National Office Responsibilities and Administrative Procedures; 4.1 Administration describes primary responsibilities of the National Office related to administration and coordination of activities which cross Divisional, Regional and Program parameters, such as member conduct issues. Further, the Membership Department has established the Member Acknowledgment which appears on all paperwork and online when joining, renewing, or rejoining, and requires agreement before moving forward with the process.

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Does the SCCA have relationships and work with other motorsports sanctioning bodies?

Yes. The SCCA is a member club of ACCUS – the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States, which is an umbrella organization of auto racing sanctioning bodies in the United States. ACCUS is the Official liaison of U.S. sanctioning bodies to the FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. As such, SCCA works with other sanctioning bodies on reports of SCCA member conduct at events not sanctioned by SCCA.

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Who Is responsible for enforcing SCCA participation or membership actions?

The relevant Region Leaders and Event Officials must ensure enforcement of any temporary measure or permanent sanction issued by the Board of Directors. Typically, a member suspended or expelled from the Club may also be prohibited from attending an event or activity as a participant or crew member, occasionally even as a spectator.

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Why doesn’t the SCCA publicly release information about case resolutions?

Public disclosure of investigation-related information is inconsistent with best practices and can jeopardize the Club’s ability to protect affected individuals. Final decisions are always shared with the Claimant(s), Respondent, and relevant Region Leaders or Event Officials.

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Can I receive an update on an investigation?

To protect the integrity of the process and the confidentiality of affected individuals, the SCCA generally does not communicate publicly on the status or outcome of investigations. The Club communicates directly with Claimants and Respondents at important milestones in the investigative process. If the SCCA enacts a temporary measure or sanction that affects a Respondent’s eligibility to participate, it can be found in the Member Account Portal under Action History/Discipline (if program related) or Membership Status (active, suspended, etc.).

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What about freedom of speech?

Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear. But this freedom is not absolute; common limitations or boundaries to freedom of speech relate to libel, slander, obscenity, pornography, agitation, provocation, the right to privacy and dignity, and many others. Therefore, SCCA members have the right to freedom of speech or expression so long as they are not causing harm to other members or the Club in general.

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Who Is covered by the code of member conduct?

Persons with an active membership in the SCCA, or those who were active when a reported incident occurred are covered by the Code of Member Conduct; all members agree to comply, when joining, through the mandatory Member Acknowledgment. While visitors, guests, vendors, and other non-members are not covered by the Code of Member Conduct, they are covered by the Welcoming Environment Statement and subject to removal from SCCA events, activities, or online sites for questionable conduct or unruly behavior.

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What are the “Foundations of the Club” and where can I find them?

This document contains language that illustrates how we should show up every day as SCCA Club members, and includes the SCCA Mission, Vision, Values, Welcoming Environment, Member Acknowledgment, and Code of Member Conduct.

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What burden of proof does SCCA use for its investigations?

The “preponderance of evidence” standard is met when it is more likely than not that a claim is true. This differs from the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard used in criminal law.

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