straube, on Feb 9 2009, 04:35 PM, said:
As there is no mechanism in place for anyone to appeal to the C&C committee, it seems the question whether they can overrule a TD is moot.
In effect, it seems there are several "ultimate authorities":
1. On a matter of judgement, the Tournament Appeals Committee, if there is one.
2. On a matter of interpretation of law, the ACBLLC.
3. On a matter of alleged bias of an appeals committee member, the ACBL Appeals and Charges Committee.
4. On a matter of interpretation of regulation, the DIC of the tournament - even if he made the original ruling.
5. On a matter of a disciplinary penalty, the DIC of the tournament - as above.
Wether this is satisfactory I'll leave to others to debate.