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GENERAL REGULATIONS MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATIONS 1. THE DELEGATES’ CONFERENCE NATIONAL NON-OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NNOCs) GENERAL 1. LAWS OF THE INOC THE LEGAL COMMITTEE AS FIRST AND ONLY AUTHORITY THE LEGAL COMMITTEE AS LAST COURT OF APPEAL THE LEGAL COMMITTEE’S ROLE AS COURT APPEAL THE LEGAL COMMITTEE’S ROLE AS SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY AND COURT FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS 1. PROCEEDINGS GENERAL CLAUSES ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE CASES IN ARTICLES-49 1. FEES AND COMPENSATION PAYMENTS FINANCES OF THE INOC INOC RULES FOR EXPENSES ORDERS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS REGULATIONS FOR SUBSTITUTES EXPLANATION AND PROCEDURE OF RULES FOR SUBSTITUTES PENALTIES FOR INFRINGMENTS DURING COMPETITION APENDIX 1. STANDING ORDERS OF THE INOC FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE INOC OFFICE PROGRAMME OF FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES GUIDELINES FOR ADVERTISING DOPING GUIDELINES
Section-A Constitution & General Regulations PART-1 GENERAL REGULATIONS Art-1 Name and Form PART-2 MEMBERSHIP Art-5 Membership PART-3 ORGANISATIONS SECTION-B THE DELEGATES’ CONFERENCE Art-12 Power and Duties SECTION-C EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Art-18 Structure SECTION-D THE TECHNICAL COMMISSION Art-23 Structure SECTION-E THE LEGAL COMMITTEE Art-26 Structure, Length of Office and Elections
SECTION-F THE AUDITORS Art-28 Structure, Length of Office and Elections SECTION-G FINANCE Art-30 Revenue PART-4 FINAL CLAUSES Art-33 Charge in Rules PART-5 NATIONAL NON-OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NNOCs) Art-38 Aims and Rules of the NNOCs PART-6 GENERAL SECTION-H LAWS OF THE INOC Art-43 Exceptional Rulings PART-7 ORGANISATION Art-45 Name and Structure PART-8 AREA OF COMPETENCY SECTION-I THE LEGAL COMMITTEE AS FIRST AND ONLY AUTHORITY Art-49 Cases SECTION-J THE LEGAL COMMITTEE AS LAST COURT OF APPEAL Art-52 Cases SECTION-K THE LEGAL COMMITTEE’S ROLE AS COURT APPEAL Art-55 Cases SECTION-L THE LEGAL COMMITTEE’S
ROLE AS SUPERVISORY Art-58 Cases PART-9 PROCEEDINGS SECTION-M GENERAL CLAUSES Art-61 Language Number and Style of Legal
Documents SECTION-N ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE
CASES IN Art-72 Reply to an Action with Cross-Action PART-10 FEES AND COMPENSATION PAYMENTS Art-78 Fees PART-11 FINAL CLAUSES Art-85 Application SECTION-O FINANCES OF THE INOC Art-89 Treasury Administration SECTION-P INOC RULES FOR EXPENSES Art-98 General SECTION-Q ORDERS AND PROHIBITIONS FOR
COMPETITION Competition Participants must comply with
the SECTION-R REGULATIONS FOR SUBSTITUTES Art-127 to 134 SECTION-S EXPLANATION AND PROCEDURE OF
RULES FOR Art-135 to 142
Art-143 to 151 SECTION-U APENDIX PART-12 STANDING ORDERS OF THE INOC FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE INOC OFFICE Art-152 Legal Basis SECTION-V PROGRAMME OF FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Art-157 President SECTION-W GUIDELINES FOR ADVERTISING Art-162 to 167 Guidelines for the World
Non-Olympics World Games, SECTION-X DOPING GUIDELINES Art-168 General Section A CONSTITUTION & GENERAL REGULATIONS Section A-1 Constitution of the International Non-Olympic Committee (INOC) PART : 1 GENERAL REGULATIONS ART. 1 Name and Form 1.1 The International Non-Olympic Committee/INOC
is the International 1.2 Members of the INOC are the National
Non-Olympic Committees 1.3 The INOC has been legally incorporated under India Law. ART. 2 Aims of the INOC 2.1 To promote Non-Olympic Games Internationally and take whatever measures are necessary to this end. 2.2 To represent the interests of its members at International level with regard to the authorities, other Sports Committees, the mass media and the public, in as far as this is not left up to the members. 2.3 To promote sporting contact between
all IF's & National Non-Olympic 2.4 To monitor and ensure the keeping of the existing system-specific rules, to develop a set of standard rules (in as far as the technical peculiarities of the stadiums allow it), and to draw up an International Sporting Calendar. 2.5 To fight against doping in the sense
of the INOC-Charter and to support ART. 3 Headquarters and its Duration 3.1 The headquarters of the INOC is in Lucknow, India. 3.2 The duration of the INOC is unlimited. ART. 4 Principles 4.1 The INOC stands for freedom in sports, its voluntary nature, and the community of sports, Members and Non-Olympic, Sports-Games-Players cannot be forced, either by rules or in any other way, to play a different systems of Non-Olympic Sports-Games to their chosen one. 4.2 The INOC makes no distinction of race or religion and is politically neutral. 4.3 The INOC has purely Non-Profit-making aims. 4.4 The bodies and functionaries of the INOC work on a honorary basis. Travel costs and expenses are paid strictly according to the expenses regulations. PART : 2 MEMBERSHIP ART. 5 Membership 5.1 The First Founder Member : 5.1.1 The Executive Committee has approved
First Founder Member 5.1.2 The First Founder Member will be invitee
for all meeting of 5.1.3 If, any matter will not be decided
in the Executive Committee 5.2 The Chief Patron/Patrons 5.2.1 The Chief Patron/Patrons shall be
appointed with the consent 5.2.2 The First Founder Member will also
be having full authority to 5.3 There are three kinds of member : 5.3.1 Active members 5.3.2 Observers 5.3.3 Honorary members ART. 6 Basic conditions for Active Members : Only National Non-Olympic Committees (NNOCs) can become Active Members of the INOC. ART. 7 Admission regulations for Active Members 7.1 There must be a written application to the Executive Committee, containing a legally binding admission. 7.2 By joining the INOC a National Committee accept the constitution and rules. ART. 8 Right of appeal of Active Members An appeal against refusal of admission or an imposed sanction can be submitted to the Legal Committee within 60 (Sixty) days of the announcement. ART. 9 Termination of Active Membership 9.1 The membership of an Active Member expires with resignation, exclusion or disbanding of the National Committee. 9.2 The resignation of an active member must be passed by its highest executive body. The protocol must be sent in a registered letter to the President/Secretary General within 3 (Three) months, informing him of the decision. The membership fees must be paid until the end of the current financial year. 9.3 If an Active Member violated the interests of the Committee, damages its reputation, either internally or externally, or disregards or violates the constitution and rules, sanctions can be taken against the Active Member concerned by the INOC Executive Committee. The Delegates’ Conference taken the final decision on an exclusion. 9.4 The any Active Member is deemed to have resigned and thus forfeits his membership without any further declaration on his part if he changes his nationally or transfers his domicile or main centre of interest to another country. The same shall apply, subject to force majeure, if he fails to attend Delegates’ Conferences or to take in active part in the INOC work for two years. In such cases, the loss of membership will be ascertained by decision of the INOC. ART. 10 Observer 10.1 The following can be admitted as observers : 10.1.1 National Non-Olympic Committee (NNOC)
whose internal 10.1.2 National Non-Olympic Committee (NNOC)
which have not 10.1.3 Non-Olympic Committee in countries
where no National Non- 10.1.4 The INOC chooses and appoints/elects
its members from among 10.1.5 There cannot be more than one member
appointed/elected per 10.1.6 The members of the INOC are representatives
in their respective 10.1.7 The members of the INOC may not accept
from Governments, 10.1.8 The INOC members are not personally
liable for the debts and 10.2 Observers have no voting rights. They pay no fees. Otherwise they are treated as equal as Active Members. 10.3 The Secretary General decides on the admission of Observers. ART 11 Honorary Members 11.1 On the suggestion of the Executive Committee, the First Founder Member/Delegates’ Conference can appoints/elects Honorary Members, for service to Non-Olympic Sports-Games Internationally. 11.2 Honorary Members have no voting rights. They pay no fees. Otherwise they are treated as equal as Active Members. PART : 3 ORGANISATIONS Section-B THE DELEGATES’ CONFERENCE ART. 12 Power and duties 12.1 The Delegates’ Conference is the highest decision-making authority in the INOC. It determines on all questions and issues of a fundamental nature in International Non-Olympic Sports-Games, where this right is not reserved for the members. The Delegates’ Conference lays down the guidelines for the running of the Committee. 12.2 The Delegates’ Conference is authorized amongst other things to carry out the following : 12.2.1 Election of the Executive Committee Members. 12.2.2 Election of Members of the Technical
Commission, Legal 12.2.3 Approval of the annual accounts and the budget estimates. 12.2.4 Relieving Executive Committee members of duties. 12.2.5 Setting of membership fees and World
Non-Olympiad, World 12.2.6 Decisions on the appointment or dissolving
of Special 12.2.7 Decisions on motions put forward
by the Executive Committee, 12.2.8 Changes in rules & regulation
(Except Part-1 ART. 3 Clause 12.2.9 Exclusion of members. 12.2.10 Dissolution of the Committee. ART. 13 Structure and Voting Rights 13.1 Delegates' Conference consists of : 13.1.1 The members of the Executive Committee (with voting rights). 13.1.2 The Delegates of the Active Members (with Voting rights). 13.1.3 One representative from each group
of Observers (without voting 13.1.4 Honorary Members (without voting rights). 13.2 General voting rights 13.2.1 Each Executive Committee member has
one personal vote, which 13.2.2 Each Active Member has one vote.
The Active Member’s right 13.2.3 A Delegates can make use of both
votes of the National 13.3 Voting rights at elections 13.3.1 At a Delegates’ Conference
which has elections on the agenda, 13.3.2 Only the Active Members are eligible to vote at new elections. 13.3.3 After new elections Active Members
and the newly elected 13.3.4 The First Founder Member will be
the final authority to approval 13.4 Proof of voting rights 13.4.1 The right to vote must be confirmed
in writing by the National ART. 14 Quorum and passing of resolutions 14.1 A Delegates’ Conference which has been convened in accordance with the rules always has a quorum. 14.2 Elections held and resolutions passed by the Delegates’ Conference are effected by simple majority, with the exception of such instance as are listed in the rules. 14.3. A tied vote will result in rejection 14.4 Protocol 14.4.1 Minute must be taken of the resolutions
passed at the Delegates’ 14.5 In the event of questions and matters arising, which have to be cleared up without delay, a written vote per post is possible. The carries the same force as a resolution passed by the Delegates' Conference. This type of voting can also be used in the other bodies of the INOC. (Votes not received on time will be interpreted as endorsement). ART. 15 Ordinary and Extraordinary Delegates’ Conferences 15.1 Ordinary Delegates’ Conferences are held in every 2 (two) years. 15.2 The Executive Committee or at least one fifth of the active members can arrange or call for an Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference to be convened, as long as there are appropriate and urgent reasons for this. ART. 16 The act of convening 16.1 In order for an Ordinary Delegates’ Conference to be convened, all members must be informed in writing and the agenda made known at least 90 (ninety) days before the date of the Conference. The Conference is concerned by the Executive Committee members responsible for this. The exact venue and time of the Conference can be announced at a later date. 16.2 An Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference can be convened at as little as 30 (thirty) days notice. ART. 17 Motions 17.1 Motions can be proposed for the Delegates’ Conference by the following: 17.1.1 The Active Members 17.1.2 The Executive Committee 17.1.3 The Technical Commission 17.1.4 The Legal Committees 17.1.5 The Special Committees 17.1.6 The Honorary Members 17.1.7 The Cash Auditors 17.2 Motions must be submitted with an explanation to the Secretary General not later than 60 (sixty) days before the Delegates’ Conference is to be held. A Compilation of the motions is distributed by the Secretary General to all members at least 30 (thirty) days before the Conference. Motions submitted after the deadlines are subject to priority and will only be placed on the agenda if there is a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority of those present in favour. These deadline do not apply to motions proposed by the Executive Committee and the Technical Commission. 17.3 In the event of an Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference being convened, the deadline for putting forward motions is reduced to 14 (fourteen) days before the Conference. Section-C THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ART. 18 Structure 18.1 The Executive Committee consists of : 18.1.1 The President 18.1.2 The Vice-President 18.1.3 The Secretary-General/Treasurer 18.1.4 The Director Sports 18.1.5 One assessor of each Continent, where
Active Members of the ART. 19 Election and length of office The Executive Committee members are appointed/elected by the First Founder Member/Delegates’ Conference for a limited term of office (i.e. the period of time between two Ordinary Delegates’ Conference) and can be repeatedly re-elected. ART. 20 Quorum and the convening of the Executive Committee
20.2 The Executive Committee has a quorum when at least 4 (four) members are present. 20.3 The shortest period of time in which a meeting can be convened is 30 (thirty) days. ART. 21 Areas of responsibility and duties 21.1 The following areas of responsibility and duties, among others, are allocated to the Executive Committee : 21.1.1 The administration of the Committee. 21.1.2 The conclusion of the budget and financial matters. 21.1.3 The drawing-up of periodic reports and accounts. 21.1.4 Preparation for the Delegates’
Conference and drawing-up of 21.1.5 The implementation of all the resolutions
passed at the 21.1.6 Protection of the Committee’s interests internally and externally. 21.1.7 Admission of Observers & Honorary Members. 21.1.8 Drawing-up of the budget. 21.1.9 Preparing changes in the constitutions and rules. 21.1.10 Supervision of the activities of
the Committees and Technical 21.1.11 Supervision of the INOC’s Sports-Games events. 21.1.12 Designation of organizers/venues
for the World Non-Olympiad 21.1.13 To impose temporal limited and unlimited
bans if there are 21.2 The Executive Committee draws up a programme of functions and duties for its members. ART. 22 Legal validity The Executive Committee itself determines whose signatures are legally binding and it establishes of their responsibilities and type of signature. Section-D THE TECHNICAL COMMISSION ART. 23 Structure The Technical Commission consists of : 23.1 The Director Sports (Chairman) 23.2 One each members from Sub-Committees. 23.3 And 4 (four) further members to be appointed/elected by the Secretary General/Delegates’ Conference. They must not be members of the Executive Committee. 23.4 These 4 (four) members of the Technical Commission are elected from the Ordinary Delegates’ Conference for one term of office (i.e. the term between two Ordinary Delegates’ Conference). They can be re-elected repeatedly. ART. 24 Areas of responsibility and duties 24.1 The Technical Commission is an advisory body of the Executive Committee. The Technical Commission can pass resolutions for inviting entries for competitions, which are organized by the INOC. 24.2 The following are some of the areas of responsibility and duties the Technical Commission is offered with. 24.2.1 An advisory role in general questions
of the International 24.2.2 Technical supervision of the World
Non-Olympiad, World 24.2.3 The passing of resolutions on drafts of general rules and regulations in International Non-Olympic Sports-Games for introduction and passing to the Delegates’ Conference and or the Executive Committee. 24.2.4 The right to prove venue for the World Non-Olympiad, World Games, Winter Non-Olympiad & Asiad, Etc. organized by the INOC for introduction and passing to the Executive Committee. ART. 25 The act of Convening quorum and motions 25.1 The Technical Commission sits before the Ordinary Delegates’ Conference. Over and above that the Technical Commission convenes only when especially important matters arise which cannot be postponed. 25.2 The Technical Commission is convened by the Director Sports in accordance with Article 16. 25.3 The Technical Commission has a quorum, if at least 4 (four) members are present. Each member has a personal vote, which is not transferable. 25.4 Motions can be put forward to the Technical Commission by : 25.4.1 The Active Members 25.5 Minutes must be taken down on all resolutions passed by the Technical Commission and distributed to all TC members, the Executive Committee, the Active Members and the Observers not later than 60 (Sixty) days after the minutes are distributed. In that case the matter must be treated on the following meeting of the TC. 14.4.2. also applies here. Section-E THE LEGAL COMMITTEE. ART. 26 Structure, length of office and elections 26.1 The Legal Committee consists of a Chairman, two Committee Members and two substitute members who must not be either members of another body or belong to the same Active Members. 26.2 The members of the Legal Committee are elected by the Delegates’ Conference for a term of office (which amounts to the period of time between (two) Ordinary Delegates’ Conference), and they can be repeatedly re-elected. ART. 27 Areas of competency The Legal Committee arbitrates in, and resolves all disputes between : 27.1 The Active Members Section-F THE AUDITORS ART. 28 Structure, length of office and elections 28.1 The Delegates’ Conference designates 2 (two) Active Members to be in charge of auditing for a term of office (i.e. the period of time between 2 (two) Ordinary Delegates’ Conference). 28.2 If possible, both designated members announce immediately the representative who is instructed to carry out the actual auditing. ART. 29 Duties 29.1 The auditors must check the accounts and the expenditure of the INOC, and make a yearly report on the financial situation to be presented to the Delegates’ Conference by way of the Executive Committee. 29.2 They can carry out an audit at any time, providing they inform in writing to treasurer of the INOC at least 14 days in advance. 29.3 A written audit is possible at any time, and must however be carried out at the end of the calendar year. Section-G FINANCE ART. 30 Revenue The INOC gets the funds necessary for the fulfillment of its duties by the following means among others : 30.1 Membership fees ART. 31 Membership and other fees 31.1 The setting of membership fees and the INOC World-Olympiad, World Games, Winter Non-Olympiad, Asiad & other Competitions fees is passed by resolution at the Delegates’ Conference. Active Members are liable to payment of both member-ship and other fees. 31.2 The INOC has the right to make agreements with broadcasting companies about programmes of all the INOC World Games & other Competitions. The same applies to all other picture and sound carries and to possible parties to contact. The INOC Executive Committee leads the necessary Conferences. ART. 32 Liability The Committee is liable to fulfill its financial
commitments from PART : 4 FINAL CLAUSES ART. 33 Changes in rules Changes in the rules can only be passed by resolutions of the Delegates Conference. A two thirds majority of those entitled to vote is necessary. The same is true for changes in Article 1 to 4. Amendment will not be allowed in few Articles as mentioned in Section-B, ART-12, Sub-Clause-12.2.8 by the Delegates’ Conference or Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference. ART. 34 Disbanding of the Federation/Committee 34.1 The INOC can be disbanded : 34.1.1 By amalgamation with other Sports Committees. 34.1.2 By liquidation. 34.2 The disbanding of the Federation/Committee can only be passed by resolution in a specially convened Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference. A three-quarters majority of those Delegates entitled to vote is necessary. 34.3 The disbanding of the Federation/Committee should be carried out, in as far the Delegates’ Conference has not appointed other, by the Executive Committee. 34.4 In the case of amalgamation, any remaining assets will be brought into the amalgamated federation/committee. In the case of liquidation, it will be made over to the International Non-Olympic Committee (INOC) for non-profit-making sporting purposes. ART. 35 Rules and Regulations 35.1 The Delegates’ Conference, with a majority of the votes of those present, is responsible for the making changing and repealing of rules. 35.2 The Executive Committee alone is responsible for making, changing and repleading of regulations, and it can also give directions and make recommendations. ART. 36 Official Languages 36.1 The official languages of the INOC are English and French. 36.2 In the case of differences between the different versions, the English text is definitive. 36.3 For practical reasons and to save time, primarily English (where possible in conference and meetings.) ART. 37 Coming into effect This constitution comes into effect immediately. Studen, Swizerland, August, 22nd 1997 PART: 5 NATIONAL NON-OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NNOCS) ART : 38 Aims and Rules of the NNOCs. 38.1 The mission of the NNOCs is to develop and defend the Non-Olympic Sports-Games movement in their respective countries; in accordance with INOC’s Constitution. 38.2 The NNOCs : 38.2.1 Popularize the fundamental principles
of the Non-Olympic 38.2.2 Ensure the observance of the Non-Olympic
Constitution in 38.2.3 Encourage the development of high
performance sport as 38.2.4 Help in the training of sports administrators
by organizing 38.2.5 Commit themselves of taking action
against any form of 38.3 The NNOCs have the exclusive right to represent their respective countries at the Non-Olympic Sports-Games/World Games. 38.4 The NNOCs have the right to designate the city which may offer to organize Non-Olympic Sports-Games/National Games in their respective countries. 38.5 The NNOCs must maintain their autonomy and resist all pressures political, religious or economic that may prevent them from complying with INOC’s Constitution. 38.6 The NNOCs have the right to : 38.6.1 Formulate proposals addressed to
the INOC concerning the 38.6.2 Express their opinion concerning
the candidates wishing to 38.6.3 Collaborate in the preparation of the Council; 38.6.4 Participate, at the request of the
INOC, in the activities of the 38.7 In order to fulfill their mission, the NNOCs must cooperate with governmental and non-governmental bodies. ART. 39 Structure 39.1 Whatever their composition, NNOCs must include : 39.1.1 The member of the INOC in their country,
if any. These members 39.1.2 All National Federations affiliated
with International 39.2 When dealing with questions relating to the Non-Olympic Sports-Games/World Games, only the votes cast by the Executive Committee of the NNOC and by the National Federations affiliated with International Federations governing sports included in the programme of the Non-Olympic Sports-Games/National Games are taken into Consideration. 39.3 The General Council of the NNOC shall
be held at least once in a year. 39.5 The member of the NNOCs with the exception of those doing administrative work in sports, shall accept no salary or bonus of any kind for the performances of their functions. They may, however, be reimbursed for their traveling, accommodation and other justified expenses related to the carrying out of their functions. 39.6 The NNOCs perform the following tasks : 39.6.1 Form, organize and lead their respective
delegations at the Non- 39.7 It is suggested that NNOCs : 39.7.1 Include in their activities the promotion
of culture and arts in 39.7.2 Seek sources of financing which will
enable them to maintain ART. 40 National Federations To be recognized by and be accepted as a member of the NNOC, a National Federation must exercise a specific and real sports activity, be affiliated to an International Federation recognized by the INOC, and conduct its activities in compliance with both the Non-Olympic Constitution and the rules of its International Federations. ART. 41 Country and Name of a NNOC The name of a NNOC must reflect the territorial boundaries and traditions of that country, and must be approved by the INOC. ART. 42 Flag, Emblem and Anthem The flag, emblem and anthem adopted by a NNOC, for use in relation to its activities, including the Non-Olympic Sports-Games/World Games, must be approved by the INOC Executive Committee. ART.42-A INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION'S (Membership) 42-A.1 Full membership of the INOC is open to International Sports Federations who is not member of the INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE-IOC. 42-A.2 International Sports Federations who are eligible for membership can apply to the INOC by sending the required simple application form and documents. The proposed membership will be granted by the authority and the final membership’s application will appear on the agenda for the next meeting for vote. 42-A.3 A Member Federation may resign from membership but it must fulfil its obligation until the end of the calendar year. 42-A.4 Membership of the INOC may be terminated with immediate effects by a decision of the Executive Committee of the INOC on the conditions that : 42-A.4.1 The proposal to do so has been
notified to the Member 42-A.4.2 The proposal has been included
in the Agenda of the Executive 42-A.5 If such decision is taken, the Federation concerned has to fulfill the obligations accused until the day of the decision. Moreover, it will forfeit any membership fees paid for the current year. 42-A.6 The right to participate in any events of the INOC is restricted to sports and disciplines of sports controlled by Member Federations. Membership of the INOC does not automatically imply participation in any events of the INOC. The criteria sports and disciplines of sports must meet to be eligible for participation are explained in the Rules of the World Non-Olympiad Etc. 42-A.7 The Executive Committee shall decide on admitting eligible sports and disciplines of sports to the sports programme of specific World Non-Olympiad etc. events, taking into consideration such aspects as finance, available sports facilities, and other aspects deemed relevant. Section-H. LAW OF THE INOC PART : 6 GENERAL ART. 43 Exceptional rulings 43.1 Legal procedure as regards violations and disputes within the INOC cannot be brought before a court of Law, except when the legal body itself disclaims competence and refers the parties to the law courts. 43.2 Violations and disputes within the National sphere are exclusively under the jurisdiction of the National legal body. However, when there is violation of binding the INOC regulations the case can always be passed on to the Legal Committee of the INOC. 43.3 A National sphere in the sense of 43.2 is defined by the following : 43.3.1 When he in a dispute or disciplinary case are from the same National Committee. 43.3.2 When the incident which occasioned the case did not take place at the International event. 43.4 Violations and case of dispute in the International sphere can only be put before the legal bodies of the INOC. ART. 44 Legal basis 44.1 The constitution, rules and resolutions of the INOC serve as legal basis for the legal body. 44.2 If no rules or regulations can be applied from the above legal basis and a case can be resolved neither according to the letter nor spirit of the law, then similar previous cases and the reasoning behind other related laws must be taken into consideration. If the case is still in doubt, it must be resolved with regard to the carefully collected and considered details of the case, and according to natural principles of law. 44.3 The personal opinions of members of the legal body may not be taken into consideration. PART : 7 ORGANIZATION ART. 45 Name and Structure 45.1 The legal body of the INOC is the International Legal Committee. 45.2 It consists of : 45.2.1 The Chairman ART. 46 Election The members of the Legal Committee are elected by the Delegates’ Conference for a period of office lasting for the time between 2 (two) Ordinary Delegates’ Conferences and they can be re-elected without restriction. ART. 47 Incompatibility of offices 47.1 The members of the Legal Committee can belong neither to another the INOC body or to the same National Committee. 47.2 The members of the Legal Committee cannot also be members of National Legal bodies. ART. 48 Ordinary and Extraordinary Structure 48.1 The decision of the Legal are made by the Chairman and the two Committee Members on a majority vote. 48.2 In the case affects the interest of one the three Ordinary Committee Members or their National Committee, an alternate members replaces the person concerned. 48.3 If the Chairman has to be replaced, one of the Committee Members, preferably the Vice-Chairman, Chairs the meeting in his place. 48.4 Should there be no quorum, the Executive Committee of the INOC must immediately appoint ad hoc members for the specific case to make up the Committee of there. These ad hoc members cannot be excluded from participation by the above stipulations. PART : 8 AREAS OF COMPETENCY Section-I. THE LEGAL COMMITTEE AS FIRST AND ONLY AUTHORITY ART. 49 Cases 49.1 The Legal Committee is the first and only authority competent in legal disputes between : 49.1.1 The INOC and the National Committee. 49.1.2 Two or more National Committee. 49.1.3 Bodies of the INOC. 49.2 In the case in Articles 49.1, the Legal Committee can be no longer be appealed to if a year has elapsed since the end of the dispute or the establishment of the illegal state of affairs, and the following Delegates’ Conference has already taken place. ART. 50 Procedure The regulations in Articles 61 to 71 and 72 to 77 are applicable. ART. 51 Verdicts The Legal Committee passes judgment, which is final, even when the action or (where applicable) the cross-action is wholly or partly approved of, or dismissed. (ART. 52 to
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