THE APPEALS’ PANEL
39.1 The Appeals’ Panel has a four (4) year term of office identical with that of the Central Board. It consists of a Chairperson and at least six (6) other members unless the Central Board decides otherwise. The Secretary General shall put forward a list of candidates to the Central Board for appointment to the Appeals’ Panel. Members appointed to the Appeals’ Panel must have legal training.
39.2 The Appeals’ Panel has a Deputy Chairperson, appointed by the Central Board from among the members of the Appeals’ Panel. Should the Chairperson of the Appeals’ Panel be temporarily indisposed, the Deputy Chairperson of the Appeals’ Panel deputises for him. In the event of permanent indisposition, the Deputy Chairperson of the Appeals’ Panel replaces him for the remainder of his term.
39.3 Members of the Appeals’ Panel may be replaced as necessary by decision of the Central Board.
39.4 The Appeals’ Panel shall hear and decide on appeals filed by an affected party against decisions of FIBA, including its divisions, organs and disciplinary bodies, unless such an appeal is expressly excluded in these General Statutes or the Internal Regulations of FIBA.
39.5 The procedures and regulations for the Appeals’ Panel are set out in the .