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INTEGRITY UNIT BOARD APPOINTMENTS PANELPOSITION DESCRIPTIONROLEThe Athletics Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel (IUBAP) has been established by World Athletics pursuant
to the Constitution and the World Athletics’ Athletics Integrity Unit Rules.
The purpose of the IUBAP is to identify, recruit, assess and make recommendations to the Member Federationsof persons to be appointed to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Board. The IUBAP is required to makerecommendations for the appointment of the Independent Chairperson and the four Independent Members ofthe AIU Board.

IUBAP COMPOSITION AND TERM

The IUBAP consists of three members, one of whom is an Independent Member that acts as the Chairperson ofthe IUBAP and has experience in governance and the functions and appointment process of directors. This
Independent Member is the Chairperson of the IUBAP.
The term of office of the members of the IUBAP is approximately four years from the date of appointment (inAugust 2023) until the conclusion of the 2027 Election Congress. The current Independent Member of the IUBAP
may apply for reappointment for a further term of office of four years.
The person to fill the Independent Member position will be appointed by the Council at its meeting in August2023.
The other two members of the IUBAP will be:• the Independent Chairperson of the Athletics Integrity Unit Board.
• a Council Member, elected by Council, and who is not a member of, or seeking to be a member of, theAIU Board.
It is envisaged that most of the IUBAP’s responsibilities will occur during the following periods:• between January to June 2027 (to make recommendations to Member Federations at the Election
Congress meeting in 2027 to appoint the Independent Chairperson and four Independent Members ofthe AIU Board).
• on an ad-hoc basis in the interim period should any vacancies arise on the AIU Board or arising from any
governance changes affecting the AIU Board.
It is expected that the IUBAP will largely conduct its work by email and video conference calls to fulfil its
responsibilities, however it is possible that in person meetings may be necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIESThe IUBAP has responsibilities to:• identify the skills, expertise and experience which may be necessary for the AIU Board.
• identify and invite suitable candidates to apply to be Independent Members of the AIU Board.
• publicly advertise the vacancies including position descriptions for the Independent Chairperson andIndependent Members of the AIU Board.
• receive and assess applications for Independent Chairperson and Independent Members of the AIU
Board including undertake enquiries and hold interviews and meetings as they see fit.
• recommend to Congress the applicants who it considers best suited for appointment to the AIU Board.

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INTEGRITY UNIT BOARD APPOINTMENTS PANEL
Applicants should consult World Athletics’ website, World Athletics’ Constitution Article 74 and the Athletics
Integrity Unit Rules 4.9 to 4.17 for a fuller description of the role and responsibilities of the IUBAP which areavailable here (See Books A1 and D2.1).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES•••

Significant experience in the recruitment or appointment of directors to Boards (particularly not for profitboards) or senior executives including experience on nomination or appointment committees or panels.
Background or experience in sport or in sports integrity is desirable.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

ADMINISTRATION

The position on the IUBAP is a voluntary one and not remunerated. However, World Athletics will reimburse any
travel or other expenses incurred in the role, as applicable, and provide a nominal allowance related to travel inaccordance with World Athletics policy.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants for this position on the IUBAP will be assessed by the Executive Board who will be responsible forrecommending to the Council the preferred candidate for appointment to the IUBAP following completion of theselection process.

HOW TO APPLYAll shortlisted Applicants will be subject to an Integrity Check by the Vetting Panel in accordance with the Vetting
Rules. No shortlisted Applicant may be recommended for appointment until they are declared Eligible by theVetting Panel. The Vetting Panel is a separate and independent body of World Athletics. The Vetting Rules areavailable here (See Book B3.2)
Applications to panel-candidates@worldathletics.org must be received by close of business on 16 July 2023
23.59 CET and must include the following:• A full Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact details including address (work and home), telephone numbers (including mobile) and emailaddress.
• A letter describing the skills, experience, and attributes of the Applicant against the criteria listedabove.
• Referees: full contact details of three referees. Please note that referees will only be contacted after priorconsultation with Applicants. It is the Applicant's responsibility to ensure that referees are willing toprovide a reference when contacted by a member of the selection team.
World Athletics welcomes applications from a full diverse range of candidates, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

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