This rule is no longer applicable. NASD
Rule 9351 has been superseded by FINRA Rule 9351. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
(a) Call for Review by Governor
A Governor may call a disciplinary proceeding for review by the NASD Board if the call for review is made within the period prescribed in paragraph (b).
(b) 15 Day Period; Waiver
(1) A Governor shall make his or her call for review not later than the next meeting of the NASD Board that is at least 15 days after the date on which the NASD Board receives the proposed written decision of the National Adjudicatory Council.
(2) Waiver
By a unanimous vote of the NASD Board, the NASD Board may shorten the period in subparagraph (1) to less than 15 days. By an affirmative vote of the majority of the NASD Board then in office, the NASD Board may, during the 15 day period in subparagraph (1), vote to extend the period in subparagraph (1) to more than 15 days.
(c) Review at Next Meeting
If a Governor calls a disciplinary proceeding for review within the period prescribed in paragraph (b), the NASD Board shall review the disciplinary proceeding not later than the next meeting of the NASD Board. The NASD Board may order the Parties (excluding any Respondent who did not appeal or cross-appeal, or as to whom the issues appealed or called for review do not apply) to file briefs in connection with the review proceedings pursuant to this Rule.
(d) Decision of NASD Board, Including Remand
After review, the NASD Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the proposed written decision of the National Adjudicatory Council. The NASD Board may affirm, modify, reverse, increase, or reduce any sanction, or impose any other fitting sanction. Alternatively, the NASD Board may remand the disciplinary proceeding with instructions. The NASD Board shall prepare a written decision that includes all of the elements described in Rule 9349(b)(1) through (6).
(e) Issuance of Decision After Expiration of Call for Review Period
The NASD Board shall issue and serve its written decision on the Parties and provide a copy to each member of the Association with which a Respondent is associated. The decision shall constitute the final disciplinary action of the Association for purposes of SEC Rule 19d-1(c)(1), unless the NASD Board remands the proceeding.
