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I am writing this post to generate some feedback from other associations across the country. Our association has had several incidents involving officials and spectators and officials and players. Most of these situations could have been avoided if the official would have conducted themselves in a more professional manner; however, the fact remains that they still occurred and will have to be dealt with. What are some guidelines, if any, do some associations have for holding officials accountable for their actions(ie, suspensions, etc.)? Our association has never set forth guidelines for specific behavior and, in this day and age, we need to protect ourselves from the "sue happy" society that we live in. Any comments or suggestions would be welcome.