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Commissions

Discipline Commissions are usually held every Monday and Wednesday evening at the County Office. Your club, player (if applicable) and the referee will be given at least 14 days notice of the arranged date.

Each commission is made up of a minimum of 3 panel members and 1 secretary. The commission secretary will either be Miss Joanne Calvert or Mrs V Collins.

Appealing a decision of a League/Competition.

Should your club receive a charge from your league/competition, you have the right to appeal this decision to the Staffordshire Football Association. Details of the procedure can be found in the Staffordshire Football Association handbook.

If you feel that your club have grounds for an appeal, the association must receive the following:

Deposit of £25.00 (made payable to Staffordshire Football Association)
A copy of the result letter sent by your league.
Your written reasons for requesting an appeal.

The above must be received within 14 days of the date of the league result letter. Should these be received after 14 days, the Staffordshire Football Association will not grant an appeal.

Appealing a decision of the Staffordshire Football Association.

If you feel you have grounds to appeal against a decision made by this association following a hearing, please refer to your hearing result letter. This will outline the procedure which must be adhered to. Details of the full appeal procedures are available on The Football Association website – www.thefa.com