Who has access to disciplinary records?

• A. Authorized officers and members in good standing as defined in policy
• B. All members
• C. The general public
• D. External guests and applicants

Answer: (A)

Access to disciplinary records is limited to those who have a legitimate official need to review them. The best choice reflects that only authorized officers and members in good standing, as defined by policy, are entrusted with handling and reviewing these records. This focus protects privacy, supports due process, and ensures that sensitive information is accessed only by individuals who are part of the governance or disciplinary process. Allowing all members, the general public, or external guests and applicants to view records would expose private information and undermine the integrity of the process.