The structure and functions of the Competition Appeals Committee are as follows:
(a) The relevant surf lifesaving authority conducting the competition shall appoint a person of suitable experience and practical knowledge to act as Convener of the Competition Appeals Committee Panel.
(b) The relevant surf lifesaving authority shall appoint a Competition Appeals Committee Panel of no less than three persons. In the case of State and Australian Championships it is recommended that the relevant authority appoint a Competition Appeals Committee Panel of sufficient persons to enable at least two Appeal Committees to consider protests simultaneously.
(c) From the Competition Appeals Committee Panel, the Convener appoints the Committees to hear appeals.
(d) When considering a protest or appeal the Competition Appeals Committee may comprise a minimum two persons to receive and determine protests and appeals.
(e) A member of the Competition Appeals Committee who has made a decision which is the subject of an appeal cannot consider that appeal.
(f) After hearing all available and relevant evidence, the Competition Appeals Committee shall consider its decision in private.
(g) The procedure for the Competition Appeals Committee is similar to the Competition Disciplinary Committee procedures outlined under Section 14.5.