Powers of enquiry

Powers of Inquiry of The Association

1. The Association shall have the power to monitor the compliance by each Participant with the Rules, the Laws of the Game, the Statutes and Regulations of FIFA and UEFA and the rules and regulations of each Affiliated Association and Competition to which a Participant is subject and inquire into any incident, facts or matters which may constitute misconduct under these Rules.

2. In carrying out its functions under Rule F1, The Association shall have the power to require: (a) the attendance, upon reasonable notice, of any Participant to answer questions and provide information; and (b) the production, upon reasonable notice, by a Participant, of documents, information or other material in whatever form held. Where a Disciplinary Commission orders a Participant to comply with a requirement under the above, any failure to do so shall be Misconduct under the Rules.

3. Each Affiliated Association, Competition, or Club shall ensure the compliance by its officials, directors, players, representatives or servants with a requirement to answer questions and provide information and/or produce any one or a combination of documents, information or other material in whatever form held.

4. In carrying out its functions under Rule F1, The Association may request any person who is not a Participant to assist it by producing any one or a combination of documents, information or other material in whatever form held and/or answering questions and providing information.

5. The Chief Executive of The Association or nominee shall be entitled to exercise the above powers on behalf of The Association. Commission of Inquiry

6. A Commission of Inquiry may be appointed by the Chief Executive and may consist of such persons and have such terms of reference as are considered appropriate. The terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry may be published at the time of its appointment. The terms of reference may relate to any matter connected with the affairs of The Association.

7. A Commission of Inquiry may adopt such procedures as it considers appropriate.

8. A Commission of Inquiry shall have the power to exercise the powers of The Association under Rules F2–4 above.

9. A Commission of Inquiry shall present a report to the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive may publish a report in any way considered appropriate.