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11. Evidence of the ConciliationIn the event that a complaint is not successfully resolved and is referred to the Conducts Committee, no evidencewill be given to or be accepted by the Conducts Committee in relation to anything said or done in anyconciliation carried out pursuant to Clause 8.2.12. The Conducts Committee12.1 The Conducts Committee will:12.1.1 receive all material arising from the investigation from the Grade Secretary upon referral ofthe complaint;12.1.2 hold a hearing after considering the availability of the persons affected;12.1.3 advise its decision to both parties on completion of the Hearing and to the other affectedparties within 24 hours of the hearing.12.2 Hearings conducted by the Conducts Committee into complaints will not be open to members ofthe public.12.3 All persons required at the hearing shall attend punctually at the time and place designated.12.4 The Conducts Committee may hear and decide the complaint in a manner to be determined by it.12.5 After hearing the evidence, the Conducts Committee may12.5.1 find the complaint or any part of it not proven;12.5.2 find the complaint or any part of it proven and if so:12.5.2.1 refer to the Association’s code of conduct register to ascertain any previous breachby the player, umpire or official; and12.5.2.2 direct the Respondent to attend an education program at the Respondent’s cost; and12.5.2.3 then determine a penalty which may include but which is not limited to:12.5.2.3.1 the respondent to prepare a written apology;12.5.2.3.2 a monetary fine; or12.5.2.3.3 suspension.13. RepresentationParties may only be represented by a member of its Executive Committee, under this Code14. AppealAny player, umpire or official found to be in breach of the Code has the right of appeal against the decision of theConducts Committee to an Appeals Committee, as appointed by the Queensland Cricket Board of Directors. Anyappeal against the decision of the Conducts Committee must be lodged within 48 hours of the hearing with theChief Executive Officer, Queensland Cricket. The player or umpire are not permitted to participate in anycompetition until the penalty has been met or an appeal against such finding and or severity of the sentence hasbeen adjudged by the Queensland Cricket Board of Directors.116