A full hearing, specification of charges, witnesses for both sides, right of rebuttal and cross-examination will be offered. All proceedings of the Board relating to discipline of an editor or manager shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the Arizona Open Meetings Law. Vacancies created by dismissal or suspension shall be filled by the Board in a timely manner. Grievances The Board will hear complaints and grievances about any recognized student media only after the complaint has first been brought to the attention of the appropriate editor or manager and then, if necessary, to the director of student media, and if no settlement has been reached. Grievances must be filed in writing with the director of student media, who is responsible for notifying the Board and scheduling a grievance hearing within a reasonable amount of time, normally not to exceed 30 days.
All parties involved in the complaint have the right to attend any grievance hearing.
Any amendments or bylaws to this document must be approved by a majority of the Board and accepted by the vice president for campus life.