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71Rule 17 - Investigations ... Waiverscircumstance permit, and as part of the investigation, the principal shall notify the party or parties being investigated: a. that such investigation is being conducted; b. the rule alleged to have been violated; c. that rule 17 applies; d. the date of the suspected violation; e. that action could be taken pursuant to rule 17-7 if a violation is found; and f. that such party or parties shall furnish to the principal such information as may be pertinent to the matter.17-2.2 Decision and NotificationWithin a reasonable time after the investigation, the principal shall determine if a violation has occurred and, if so, the action to be taken. The party or parties investigated shall be notified in writing of the principal%u2019s decision, the rule upon which the decision is based and the action to be taken. 17-2.3 Review by AssociationThe principal%u2019s notification of the decision shall also inform the party or parties of the right to seek a review by the Association of the principal%u2019s decision by notifying the principal, by certified mail, of their request for a review within Seven (7) days after the issuance of the principal%u2019s decision. If no request for a review is received within Seven (7) days after the issuance of the principal%u2019s decision, the principal%u2019s decision shall be final.17-2.4 Referral to Association for ReviewUpon receipt by the principal of a timely request for review of the decision, the principal shall immediately forward the request to the Association, along with the decision and reasons for such decision. 17-2.5 Referral to Association for InvestigationIf, after conducting an investigation, the principal is unable to make a decision or is unable to fashion an appropriate sanction or remedy, the matter may, with the concurrence of the Commissioner or his designee be referred to the Association for further investigation and/or a decision. In such a case, the principal shall notify the party or parties being investigated that the matter is being referred to the Association for further investigation and/or a decision, and that they have the opportunity to present any pertinent information not previously presented to the principal.17.3 Commissioner Investigation and Decision 17-3.1 Investigation and Initial ReviewIf it comes to the attention of the Association that a School has failed to enforce a rule or Association directive, or that a rule or decision may have been violated, or upon referral of an Athletic Transfer Report for determination, or upon referral of a matter under rules 17-2.4 or 17-2.5, the Commissioner or his designee shall investigate and/or review the matter and render a decision.17-3.2 Decision and NotificationThe Commissioner or his designee shall have a reasonable time within which to make a decision. Every effort will be made by the Commissioner or his designee to make a decision and notify the principal and the party or parties affected within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the matter; provided, however, if circumstances do not permit the making of a decision within thirty (30) days, the Commissioner or his designee shall have additional time within which to make a decision. The decision on all cases shall be available from the Association. The Affected Party(s) and any principal connected to the case shall be notified of any decision, contemporaneously with the issuance of the decision via US mail; such decision shall indicate the rule upon which the decision was based and the action to be taken, and if the decision involves a ruling of full athletic ineligibility of a student athlete, the decision shall also include a written explanation of the factual basis for the decision.17-4 Review of Commissioner%u2019s Decision 17-4.1 Right to Review CommitteeOnly an Affected Party may seek review of or appeal an adverse decision of the Commissioner or his designee to the Review Committee for a review and hearing.