Issue link: http://itf.uberflip.com/i/772089
50 4. Statement of Position The GSB shall request the Director, GSB and the player to state in writing their respective positions on the facts, the provision of the Code allegedly violated and the penalty specified and file the same at least ten (10) days prior to the Hearing and with a copy to each other. 5. Evidence Each side shall have the right to present witnesses, documentary evidence, and testimony by affidavit or deposition. Documentary evidence and affidavits shall not be admissible unless a copy thereof is submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the Hearing to the GSB and to the other party. Should objection be made to the introduction of an affidavit, the GSB may determine at its or their discretion that the interests of fairness require that the affiant be produced to testify at the Hearing, or, alternatively, that such affidavit be excluded. In the case of the former, a reasonable continuance must be granted for production of such witness. 6. Hearing The Hearing shall be closed to the public unless both parties agree otherwise. 7. Record The Hearing shall not ordinarily be transcribed, but each side shall have the right to have it recorded or transcribed at their sole expense. 8. Interpreter-Legal Advisor The GSB shall, if required in the interest of fairness, make provisions for the presence of an interpreter and/or legal advisor for the Hearing. The reasonable expenses of such interpreter or legal advisor shall be assumed by the GSB. G. DECISION ON APPEAL As soon as practical the GSB shall by written opinion issued after the conclusion of the Hearing on Appeal reverse or affirm in whole or in part the decision of the Director, GSB. Said written opinion shall set forth the facts as found by the GSB and the reasons in support of its determination. In addition, the GSB shall tax to the losing party all reasonable costs of the Appeal, including, but not limited to, the expenses and charges of the interpreter, legal advisor and any adverse witness required upon objection to testify concerning facts originally presented by way of affidavit. If the costs are taxed against a player as hereinabove provided, the same must be paid by the player to the GSB by delivery to the Director, GSB within ten (10) days after receipt of the decision of the GSB.