The following committees are elected through MMA Jamaica’s official governance processes and operate independently within their defined areas of responsibility.

Anti-Doping Committee

The Anti-Doping Committee oversees the development and implementation of MMA Jamaica’s anti-doping policies across all sanctioned competitions. Its primary role is to ensure compliance with internationally recognized anti-doping standards and to protect clean athletes.

The committee includes qualified medical and anti-doping professionals who are responsible for:

• Monitoring anti-doping programs and testing procedures

• Ensuring education and awareness among athletes and coaches

• Reviewing applications for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) where medically justified

Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee

The Anti-Doping Disciplinary Committee is responsible for managing and resolving any alleged anti-doping rule violations. This includes cases arising from testing results, investigations, or procedural disputes connected to anti-doping enforcement.

The committee operates under established disciplinary procedures to ensure:

• Fair hearings

• Due process for athletes

• Consistent and impartial decision-making

Arbitration Committee

The Arbitration Committee functions as an independent body responsible for resolving appeals, complaints, and disputes related to disciplinary decisions.

This committee provides a neutral and impartial forum for:

• Appeals against disciplinary rulings

• Disputes related to anti-doping disciplinary outcomes

• Governance-related complaints requiring independent review

Disciplinary Committee

The Disciplinary Committee manages and resolves alleged breaches of MMA Jamaica’s Code of Ethics, competition rules, and organizational policies—excluding anti-doping violations, which are handled separately.

Its responsibilities include:

• Reviewing complaints and reported misconduct

• Conducting disciplinary proceedings

• Issuing sanctions where appropriate

Appeals against decisions of the Disciplinary Committee are referred to the Arbitration Committee to ensure independence and fairness.

Financial Audit Committee

The Financial Audit Committee operates independently to provide oversight of MMA Jamaica’s financial management and reporting.

Its role includes:

• Reviewing financial records and procedures

• Ensuring transparency and accountability

• Supporting sound financial governance across the organization

Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee ensures that all candidates for elected positions within MMA Jamaica meet eligibility requirements as outlined in the organization’s constitution and regulations.

The committee also oversees election procedures to confirm that:

• Processes are fair and transparent

• Elections comply with constitutional guidelines

• Governance standards are upheld