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VCA regulations provide that it is mandatory to have a VCA Representative at all approved exhibitions other than members’ competitions and dog matches.
The VCA Representative is appointed to attend, observe and report to the Management Committee on the general administration and conduct of the committee conducting the event, to assist the committee in an advisory role with regard to the relevant Rules and Regulations.
In managing an aggressive dog incident, the Representative should attend the hearing that inquires into the incident to observe the proceedings, advise regarding the applicable regulations and report on the conduct of the inquiry and its outcome.
In the case of incidents/complaints indicating possible misconduct (i.e., possible breaches of VCA Rules, Regulations or Codes) the Representative should conduct a preliminary investigation to gather evidence and statements and submit a full report on the matter to the VCA management committee.
In the case of a dog incident, the VCA Representative should attend the hearing and may advise the Committee on the interpretation and application of the Regulations but should not have any other role in the decision making process.
3.5.9 VCA Reps
Please refer to complete regulations under 3.5.9 for full regulations.