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49 C. DETERMINATION AND PENALTY The Director, GSB shall cause an investigation to be made of all facts concerning any alleged Major Offence and shall provide written notice of such investigation to the player involved; the player shall be given at least five (5) business days to provide to the Director, GSB directly or through counsel, such evidence as the player deems to be relevant to the investigation. Upon the completion of his investigation the Director, GSB shall determine the innocence or guilt of the player involved, and, in the latter case, shall state in writing the facts as found by him, his conclusions and his decision fixing the penalty to be imposed. A copy of the decision shall be promptly delivered to the player and to the GSB. D. PAYMENT OF FINES All fines levied by the Director, GSB for Player Major Offences shall be paid by the player to the GSB by delivery to the Director, GSB within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice thereof. If the fine is not paid in thirty (30) days the Director, GSB will instruct the next Grand Slam Tournament to withhold prize money due to the player until settlement is made. E. APPEAL Any player determined to be guilty of a Player Major Offence by the Director, GSB, after paying all fines, may appeal such determination to the GSB for review by written Notice of Appeal filed with the Director, GSB within five (5) business days after receiving notice of the Director, GSB's determination. F. HEARING ON APPEAL After the Notice of Appeal is filed, the GSB shall set a date, time and place for the Hearing on Appeal and shall so notify the player and the Director, GSB, provided that such date be as soon as reasonably possible after the Director, GSB's Determination and no later than thirty (30) days thereafter. The Hearing on Appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the following: 1. Burden of Proof The burden of proof shall be on the Director, GSB to prove a violation by a preponderance of the evidence. 2. Rules The GSB shall not be bound by any particular rules governing procedure or the admissibility of evidence provided that the Hearing is conducted in a fair and orderly manner with full opportunity to each side to present its case. 3. Presentation The Director, GSB and the player may present their respective cases personally and/or through counsel.