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Compliance Rules
RULE 3-17. COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES.
[Adopted effective December 10, 1993. Effective dates of amendments: January 1, 2005.]
The Business Conduct Committee, Hearing Committee, Appeals Committee, Executive Committee, BCC Panel and Hearing Panel conducting a proceeding under these Part 3 rules shall include at least one member who is not an NFA Member or Associate or an employee of an NFA Member. When selecting Hearing Panels, the Chairman of the Hearing Committee or his designee shall endeavor to appoint panelists with diverse interests.