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Specific Definitions
The words and phrases used in these Rules that are defined terms (denoted by initial capitalletters) shall have the meanings specified in the Constitution and the General Definitions, or(in respect of the following words and phrases) the following meanings:“Branding” means any names, logos, marks (registered or unregistered), livery and imageryof the Integrity Unit.
“Casual Vacancy” means the position is vacated by the person appointed or elected to it,prior to the expiry of their term of office, due to:(a)their resignation;(b)

their death;(c)a decision by the Vetting Panel that the person is no longer Eligible;(d)

if the person is a Council Member, the person being removed from or ceasing to
be a Council Member in accordance with the Constitution; or,(e)the person is removed in accordance with these Rules for serious breach or
repeated or persistent breach of duties.

“Chief Executive Officer” means the Chief Executive Officer of World Athletics as describedin Articles 61–64 of the Constitution.
“Compliance and Risk Officer” means the person appointed by World Athletics from time totime to act as the compliance and risk officer (or their equivalent) for World Athletics including
any person deputising for that individual.
“Council Report” means the annual report presented by Council to Congress in accordancewith Article 79 of the Constitution.
“Doping” and “Doping Violation” means a violation of Rule 3.3.3 of the Integrity Code of
Conduct including an anti-doping rule violation under the Anti-Doping Rules and, for the
purposes of these Rules, an anti-doping rule violation under the Former Integrity Rules.
“Election Congress” means the Congress meeting held every four (4) years at whichelections under Article 36 of the Constitution are undertaken.
“Existing Official” means any person who is in office as an Official.
“Financial Year” means the financial year of World Athletics which is from 1 January to 31
December.
“Former Integrity Rules” means the former versions of the Integrity Code of Conduct andany former code of ethics of World Athletics in force at the time.
“Funding” means funding allocated by the Executive Board to the Integrity Unit in accordancewith Articles 72.1(b) and 76.2(b) of the Constitution and Rule 11 of these Rules.

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“Independent Members of the Integrity Unit Board” means the members of the Integrity
Unit Board who are independent of World Athletics, and, subject to Article 73.3 of theConstitution and Rule 4.4 of these Rules, are appointed by Congress.
“Integrity Check” has the meaning given to it in the Vetting Rules.
“Integrity Standard” means an integrity standard as described in Rule 3 of the Integrity Codeof Conduct.
“Integrity Unit Annual Report” means the annual report by the Integrity Unit Board to
Congress which shall detail the following matters covering the preceding Financial Year:(a)a report from the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board on the performance of theIntegrity Unit against its strategic plan;(b)a report from the Head of the Integrity Unit on the performance of the Integrity Unit
against its annual plan;(c)the annual financial statements of the Integrity Unit (audited as part of the World
Athletics annual financial statements);(d)

disclosure of remuneration paid to the members of the Integrity Unit Board and theHead of the Integrity Unit; and,(e)such other reports and information related to its Role which the Integrity Unit Board
decides are in the interest of ensuring appropriate transparency and accountabilityof the Integrity Unit to Congress.

“Integrity Unit Board” means the Athletics Integrity Unit Board described in Article 73 of theConstitution unless specified otherwise.
“Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel” means the Panel described in Article 74 of theConstitution unless stated otherwise.
“Integrity Unit Congress Report” means:(a)a summary of the two Integrity Unit Annual Reports issued since the last Ordinary
Congress meeting; and,(b)

any other reports and information related to the Integrity Unit’s Role arising in the
period since the last Integrity Unit Annual Report, which the Integrity Unit Board
decides are in the interest of ensuring appropriate transparency and accountabilityof the Integrity Unit to Congress.

“Integrity Unit Staff” means any person who undertakes work for the Integrity Unit, or on its
behalf.
“Integrity Unit Website” means the website of the Integrity Unit which shall be separate fromthe World Athletics Website.
“Major Transactions” means any expenditure, liability, commitment or transaction (whensingularly or combined with other transactions) amountingto 500,000 Euros or greater or any
expenditure, liability, commitment or transaction which is unprecedented, complex or highprofile of any amount as decided by the Integrity Unit Board.

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“Non- Doping” and “Non- Doping Violation” means a violation of the Integrity Code of
Conduct (or Former Integrity Rules) which is not a Doping Violation for the purposes of theseRules.
“President” means the President of World Athletics as described in Article 50 of theConstitution.
"Prima Facie case" means a case of a Non-Doping Violation considered by the Head of theIntegrity Unit to warrant investigation under the Reporting, Investigation and Prosecution
Rules - Non-Doping.
“Procedural Rules of the Code” means the rules setting out the procedures for dealing withalleged violations of the Integrity Code of Conduct (and the Former Integrity Rules) including
reporting, investigating, prosecuting and deciding such violations and includes the Integrity
Unit Rules, the Reporting, Investigations and Prosecution Rules - Non-Doping, the Disciplinary
and Appeals Tribunal Rules and the Anti-Doping Rules.
“Provisional Suspension” has the meaning given to it in the Athletics Integrity Unit
Reporting, Investigation and Prosecution Rules - Non-Doping.
“Role” means the role of the Integrity Unit as set out in Article 71 of the Constitution.
“Safeguarding Concern” means any safeguarding concern as defined in the Safeguarding
Rules.
“Test Distribution Plan” means the plan of the nature and number of tests to be undertakenby the Integrity Unit under the Anti-Doping Rules.
“Vice Presidents” means the Vice-Presidents of World Athletics as described in Article 55.1of the Constitution.
“World Athletics Staff” means any person employed or engaged by World Athletics toundertake work for World Athletics, or on its behalf.
“World Athletics Website” means the website of World Athletics.

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1.

Purpose of these Rules

1.1

The purpose of these Rules is to set out:
the Role of the Integrity Unit and its functions;the terms on which Council (on behalf of Congress) delegates authority to
the Integrity Unit Board to establish and maintain the Integrity Unit; and,the component parts of the Integrity Unit.

2.

Application of these Rules

2.1

These Rules apply to all World Athletics Officials including Staff and all committees,
panels and persons referred to in these Rules or who is delegated authority underthese Rules.

3.

Scope of these Rules

3.1

These Rules define the structure and functions of the Integrity Unit including thepowers, roles, responsibilities and authority of the constituent parts of the Integrity Unit,
namely the:Integrity Unit Board (including the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel);
Head of the Integrity Unit; and,Integrity Unit operations (including its functions, financial arrangements,
staffing and branding as described in these Rules).

4.

Integrity Unit Board - Composition and Appointment

4.1

In accordance with Article 73.1 of the Constitution, the Integrity Unit will be governedby an Integrity Unit Board in accordance with these Rules and any applicable
Regulations.

Composition of Integrity Unit Board
4.2

In accordance with Article 73.2 of the Constitution, the Integrity Unit Board shall becomprised of:the five (5) Independent Members of the Integrity Unit Board;a Council Member elected by Council, who shall be non-voting; and,the Head of the Integrity Unit, who shall also be non-voting.

Appointment of Integrity Unit Board
4.3

Subject to Rule 4.4, at each Election Congress meeting, the Independent Members of
the Integrity Unit Board will be appointed by Congress, on the recommendation of theIntegrity Unit Board Appointments Panel (as specified in Article 74.6(e) and as further
described in these Rules).

4.4

Council will elect the Council Member who is to be a non-voting member of the Integrity
Unit Board (in accordance with Article 73.2(b) of the Constitution and Rule 4.2.2) no

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later than the first Council meeting held after each Election Congress meeting (heldevery four years).
4.5

Each member of the Integrity Unit Board is a World Athletics Official and subject toVetting. As such, the appointment or election of any person to be a member of theIntegrity Unit Board is subject to the person being Eligible, including satisfying an
Integrity Check by the Vetting Panel in accordance with the Vetting Rules.

4.6

Subject to Rules 4.4, 4.5 and 4.8 each member of the Integrity Unit Board (other thanthe Head of the Integrity Unit) shall have a term of office of four (4) years commencing
at the first Council meeting held after the Election Congress meeting at which they
were appointed and ending at the first Council meeting held after the next Election
Congress meeting (held four years later) provided that the Council Member on the
Integrity Unit Board (elected under Rule 4.4) must be and remain a Council Member
during their term of office on the Integrity Unit Board to remain a member of the Integrity
Unit Board.

4.7

If there is a Casual Vacancy in any position on the Integrity Unit Board it will be filledwith a replacement member who is Eligible and who meets the following criteria:
if the Casual Vacancy arises in the last two years of the vacating member’s
term of office, the Casual Vacancy will be filled by Council, on therecommendation of the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel, for theremainder of the term of office of the vacated position; or,if the Casual Vacancy arises in the first two years of the vacating member’s
term of office, the Casual Vacancy will be filled by Congress on therecommendation of the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel for theperiod until the first Council meeting held after the next Ordinary Congress,
for the balance of the term of office of the vacated position.

Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel
4.8

In accordance with Article 74.1 of the Constitution, there shall be an Integrity Unit
Board Appointments Panel whose role it is to identify, recruit, assess and makerecommendations to Congress of the Independent Members of the Integrity Unit Board(including the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board) to be appointed to the Integrity
Unit Board.

4.9

In accordance with Article 74.2 of the Constitution, the Integrity Unit Board
Appointments Panel shall be comprised of the following three (3) people:
the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board (unless they are seeking
reappointment to the Integrity Unit Board in which case Rule 4.15 or Rule4.16 (as applicable) shall apply);one (1) person appointed by Council who is independent of World Athletics
and is experienced in governance and the functions and appointment
processes of directors (who shall be chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board
Appointments Panel); and,one (1) Council Member, elected by Council.

4.10

The members of the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel shall have a term of officeof four (4) years:

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commencing at the first Council meeting held after an Election Congressmeeting; and,ending at the first Council meeting held after the next Election Congressmeeting.
4.11

The Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel shall be independent of the Integrity Unit
Board and during its term shall be responsible for the following (as specified in Article
74.6 of the Constitution):
identifying the skills, expertise and experience which may be necessary for
the Integrity Unit Board;
identifying and inviting suitable persons to apply to be Independent Membersof the Integrity Unit Board;publicly advertising the vacancies on the World Athletics Website andIntegrity Unit Website including position descriptions for the Independent
Members of the Integrity Unit Board;
receiving and assessing applications for appointment of the Independent
Members of the Integrity Unit Board including undertaking such enquiries
and holding interviews and meetings as it sees fit;
as soon as practicable and no later than three months prior to each Election
Congress meeting, recommending to Congress the applicants whom theIntegrity Unit Board Appointments Panel considers best suit the positions forconsideration and vote by the Delegates at the Election Congress meeting;and,such other related matters as set out in these Rules and any Regulations.

4.12

All information received by the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel, and its
deliberations, shall be held in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy
requirements and shall be kept confidential except to the extent that disclosure isagreed by any applicant, or disclosure is permitted under these Rules, or it is requiredby law.

4.13

Any member of the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel who considers they may
have a potential conflict of interest in considering the appointment or otherwise of any
person, shall (without limiting their obligations in the Conflicts, Disclosure and Gifts
Rules) declare that potential conflict to the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board
Appointments Panel. If the chairperson of the Panel considers it appropriate to do so,they may require that member to vacate their position on the Panel for thatappointment. If this occurs, the Panel will continue its duties for that appointment
without that member.

4.14

If the chairperson of the Panel considers they may have a potential conflict, they shall(without limiting their obligations in the Conflicts, Disclosures and Gifts Rules) declarethat potential conflict to the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board. If the chairpersonof the Board considers it appropriate to do so, they may require the chairperson tovacate their position on the Panel for that appointment in accordance with the sameprocedure as described in Rule 4.13.

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4.15

If the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board is seeking reappointment as a member of
the Integrity Unit Board (including as chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board), theIntegrity Unit Board shall appoint another Independent Member of the Integrity Unit
Board (who is not seeking reappointment to the Integrity Unit Board) to be on the
Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel for consideration of its recommendations formembers of the Integrity Unit Board in place of the chairperson.

4.16

In the event that all the Independent Members of the Integrity Unit Board are seeking
reappointment as members of the Integrity Unit Board at the same time, the person
who is the Council Member on the Integrity Unit Board (as specified in Rule 4.2.2) shallbe on the Integrity Unit Board Appointments Panel, in place of the chairperson, forconsideration of its recommendations for members of the Integrity Unit Board.

5.

Integrity Unit Board – Responsibilities, Powers and Duties

Responsibilities and Powers
5.1

The Integrity Unit Board shall be responsible for governing the Integrity Unit andensuring its Role is fulfilled. The Integrity Unit Board shall have the powers andresponsibilities to:approve and review a strategic plan for the Integrity Unit and regularly
monitor progress against that strategic plan;
approve and review an annual plan, budget and three-year forecast ofFunding for the Integrity Unit, subject to the Executive Board’s allocation offunding and regularly monitor progress against the annual plan and budget;
approve and review the anti-doping and integrity programmes for the
Integrity Unit, on the recommendation of the Head of the Integrity Unit;appoint (including all terms and conditions of such appointment) and monitor
the performance of the Head of the Integrity Unit and, if necessary, terminate
such appointment;
identify and manage risks of the Integrity Unit and work with the Complianceand Risk Officer to ensure that relevant risks of the Integrity Unit are included
on the World Athletics corporate risk register;define and monitor delegations of authority from the Integrity Unit Board to
the Head of the Integrity Unit;
consider and recommend to Council any amendments to the Constitution,
the Rules (including these Rules and the Integrity Code of Conduct) and any
Regulations relevant to the Integrity Unit;
consider and make recommendations to the Executive Board on thesecretariat of the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal (as specified in Article
76.2(c) of the Constitution), including all terms and conditions related to its
appointment;
establish sub-committees of the Integrity Unit Board and other groups,
taskforces or persons to carry out the work of the Integrity Unit Board under
its delegated authority;

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approve decisions of the Head of the Integrity Unit whether:
there exists a case to answer for the commission of an anti-doping ruleviolation (other than an Adverse Analytical finding, an Atypical Finding,an Adverse Passport Finding or a Whereabouts Failure) as set out in
the Anti-Doping Rules (including any predecessor code of ethics within
the jurisdiction of the Integrity Unit as described in Rule 12);
there exists a case to answer for the commission of a Non-Doping
Violation (including a non-doping violation under the Former Code of
Ethics or any predecessor code of ethics within the jurisdiction of theIntegrity Unit in described in Rule 12);World Athletics will appeal decisions of the Disciplinary and Appeals
Tribunal in Doping cases and Non-Doping cases to CAS;World Athletics will participate in any appeal or other proceeding before
CAS or any other tribunal to which World Athletics is not a party.
approve and amend policies and procedures for the making of otherdecisions permitted or required of the Head of the Integrity Unit as set out in
the Rules;
if requested by the Head of the Integrity Unit, make decisions permitted or
required of the Head of the Integrity Unit as out in the Rules;
make recommendations to Council, (on the recommendation of any subcommittee, taskforce or group established by the Integrity Unit Board for thispurpose or the Head of the Integrity Unit), of any proposal to suspend, orotherwise take steps in relation to a Member in accordance with Article 13of the Constitution;
supervise the control of expenditure and prudently use the Funding allocatedto it by the Executive Board to fulfil the Role of the Integrity Unit.
operate in the name of the “World Athletics – Athletics Integrity Unit” suchbank accounts as Executive Board considers necessary on therecommendation of the Integrity Unit Board;
engage, contract or otherwise agree to obtain the assistance or advice ofany person or organisation, including to delegate any task or work of theIntegrity Unit;
approve Major Transactions related to the Integrity Unit on behalf of World
Athletics in accordance with the limitations and procedures set out in theseRules;
approve and amend policies and procedures for the operation of the Integrity
Unit, in particular to ensure that it operates independently from World
Athletics (provided that such policies and procedures are not inconsistent
with the Constitution, and any Rules and Regulations);
report to Congress and the Council in accordance with the Constitution andthese Rules; and10World Athletics, Athletics Integrity Unit Rules Approved by Council 14 August 2023, effective immediately

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subject to the Constitution, the Rules (including these Rules) andRegulations, do all things necessary to fulfil the Role of the Integrity Unit.
Duties of Integrity Unit Board Members
5.2

The duties of all members of the Integrity Unit Board (including those who are nonvoting members) are to:protect the integrity of Athletics and World Athletics as a whole throughout
the world;
at all times act in good faith and in the best interests of the Integrity Unit;
exercise the powers of the Integrity Unit Board for proper purposes;
act, and ensure the Integrity Unit Board acts, in accordance with theConstitution, the Rules and Regulations including the Integrity Code of
Conduct (and Former Integrity Rules);maintain a reputation for high standards of business conduct;
be bound by all Integrity Unit Board decisions and publicly support all
decisions made by the Integrity Unit Board, even if they do not privately
agree with them;act independently from the organs of World Athletics including, but notlimited to, the President, Vice-Presidents, Council, Executive Board,
Commissions, Committees, Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal, Vetting
Panel, except to the extent specified in these Rules;
not agree to, nor cause or allow, the activities of the Integrity Unit to be
carried on in a manner likely to create a substantial risk of serious loss toWorld Athletics' creditors;
not agree to the Integrity Unit incurring any obligations unless the Integrity
Unit Board member believes at that time, on reasonable grounds, that the
Integrity Unit will be able to perform the obligations when it is required to doso;except for the chairperson, not speak or make statements publicly on behalfof the Integrity Unit Board or World Athletics unless authorised to do so by
the chairperson, or in accordance with delegated authority in writing from theIntegrity Unit Board;
exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonable Integrity Unit Board
member would exercise in the same circumstances;in addition to any other steps specified in any Rules and Regulations,disclose to the Integrity Unit Board the nature and extent of any interest in atransaction or proposed transaction of the Integrity Unit as soon as theIntegrity Unit Board member becomes aware of the fact that they have suchinterest;
not disclose information that the Integrity Unit Board member would nototherwise have available, other than in their capacity as an Integrity Unit

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Board member, to any person, or make use of or act on the information
except:as agreed by the Integrity Unit Board for the purposes of the Integrity
Unit; or,as required by law;make reasonable efforts to attend and actively participate in all Integrity Unit
Board meetings and Congress meetings; andparticipate in an annual review of the Integrity Unit Board’s performance inthe manner decided by the Integrity Unit Board.
Duties of Chairperson
5.3

The chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board shall have the following powers andresponsibilities:
be the lead representative for the Integrity Unit;
promote the Integrity Unit and liaise and co-operate with other sports
organisations, public and private organisations and authorities (including
WADA) and other stakeholders including the media;
be a spokesperson for the Integrity Unit, together with the Head of theIntegrity Unit, in accordance with policies decided by the Integrity Unit Board;chair meetings of the Integrity Unit Board;lead the work of the Integrity Unit Board including ensuring it (and its subcommittees) implements good governance practices, functions effectively,
acts within its powers and meets its obligations and responsibilities;
support, monitor and liaise with the Head of the Integrity Unit to form a strong
collaborative working relationship with regular contact between them onbehalf of the Integrity Unit Board; and,
only authorise transactions and sign any documentation on behalf of World
Athletics for the Integrity Unit, with at least one other member of the Integrity
Unit Board (which may include the Head of the Integrity Unit) in accordancewith decisions, policies and procedures decided by the Integrity Unit Board,or as otherwise specified in these Rules.

6.

Integrity Unit Board – Procedures

Meetings
6.1

Meetings of the Integrity Unit Board shall occur at such regular intervals as decided by
the Integrity Unit Board and may also be called at any time by the chairperson or any
four (4) members of the Integrity Unit Board (including non-voting members). Except
to the extent set out in these Rules, the Integrity Unit Board shall regulate its own
procedure.

6.2

Any one (1) or more Integrity Unit Board members (including the Integrity Unit Board
as a whole) may participate in any meeting of the Integrity Unit Board without being

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physically present. Such meetings may occur by telephone, through video conference
facilities or by other means of verbal communication provided that prior notice of themeeting is given to all Integrity Unit Board members and all persons participating in
the meeting are able to hear each other effectively and simultaneously. Participation
by any Integrity Unit Board member in this manner at a meeting shall constitute thepresence of that Integrity Unit Board member at that meeting.
6.3

The quorum for an Integrity Unit Board meeting shall be four (4) Integrity Unit Board
members of which at least three (3) must be Independent Members of the Integrity Unit
Board.

Voting
6.4

Each Independent Member of the Integrity Unit Board shall be entitled to one (1) voteon each resolution of the Integrity Unit Board. Non-voting members of the Integrity Unit
Board may also convey their views on a resolution but such views shall not be counted
for voting purposes. All resolutions shall be carried by simple majority of the
Independent Members of the Integrity Unit Board unless expressly specified otherwise
in these Rules. The chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board shall not have a casting
vote in the event of a tie in votes and any tied vote on a resolution will not be carried.
Except for resolutions passed outside of an Integrity Unit Board meeting under Rule6.5, voting at Integrity Unit Board meetings shall be by voice, or upon request of any
Independent Member of the Integrity Unit Board, by show of hands or secret ballot.
Proxy voting is not permitted.

Resolutions
6.5

A resolution in writing signed or consented to by email, facsimile or other forms ofvisible or other electronic communication by all the Independent Members of theIntegrity Unit Board shall be valid as if it had been passed at a meeting of the Integrity
Unit Board. Any such resolutions may consist of several documents in the same form
each signed or consented to by one (1) or more Independent Members of the Integrity
Unit Board.

7.

Integrity Unit Board - Reporting

7.1

The Integrity Unit Board is required to report annually to Congress, under Article
72.1(e) of the Constitution. To satisfy this requirement, the Integrity Unit Board shall:
prepare and circulate an Integrity Unit Annual Report in accordance with
Rule 7.2; and,prepare and present an Integrity Unit Congress Report to each Congressmeeting, held biennially.

7.2

The Integrity Unit Annual Report shall be made available to all Members and Area
Associations as follows:in the year of an Ordinary Congress meeting, at the same time as theAgenda for the Ordinary Congress meeting is sent, in accordance with
Article 31.1 of the Constitution; and,in the alternate years, on the date agreed by the Council and the Integrity
Unit Board.

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7.3

The Integrity Unit Annual Report will also be made publicly available on the Integrity
Unit Website and the World Athletics Website after circulation to Members and Area
Associations under Rule 7.2.

7.4

The Integrity Unit Congress Report shall be made available to all Delegates at theCongress and presented in person by the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board. If thechairperson is unavailable, then one of the Independent Members of the Integrity Unit
Board shall present the Congress Report.

7.5

The Integrity Unit Congress Report shall also be made publicly available on the
Integrity Unit Website and the World Athletics Website after the Congress meeting.

7.6

In addition to reporting to Congress, the Integrity Unit Board shall provide to Council,
in between Congress meetings, the following information:
its financial position at every Council meeting, in a form agreed between the
Integrity Unit Board and Council, taking into account the independence of
the Integrity Unit and the requirement for confidentiality of its work;
financial information necessary for World Athletics to compile the World
Athletics annual report and to complete any reporting to any Monegasqueauthority (including for example VAT reporting), or as otherwise required bylaw;
non-financial information necessary for World Athletics to complete any
reporting to any Monegasque authority or as otherwise required by law; and,information (only to the extent appropriate and necessary) about any
significant cases or controversy about or involving the Integrity Unit
(including the Integrity Unit Board) which is in the public domain.

8.

Integrity Unit Board – Other Matters

Indemnity
8.1

World Athletics shall indemnify all members of the Integrity Unit Board, including theHead of the Integrity Unit, in respect of any personal liability arising from any act doneor omitted to be done by them if done in good faith in pursuance or intended pursuanceof the functions, duties, powers, or authorities as specified in the Constitution and theseRules.

Remuneration & Expenses
8.2

Each member of the Integrity Unit Board shall be remunerated for their services to theIntegrity Unit Board and receive payment or reimbursement of reasonable expenses
incurred by them in carrying our their role in accordance with remuneration and
expenses policy and procedures decided and adopted by the Executive Board,
provided that the Head of the Integrity Unit shall be remunerated in accordance with
Rule 9.

8.3

The remuneration paid to Integrity Unit Board members shall be disclosed in eachIntegrity Unit Annual Report.

8.4

The remuneration paid to the Head of the Integrity Unit shall be disclosed in eachIntegrity Unit Annual Report.

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9.

Head of Integrity Unit

9.1

Pursuant to the delegation of authority from the President and the Chief Executive
Officer (described in Rule 10.9), the terms and conditions of employment for the Headof the Integrity Unit (including any termination of such employment) shall be decided
by the Integrity Unit Board. Except for the Vetting Panel under the Vetting Rules, noapproval is required from any other person or body within World Athletics to employ orengage the Head of the Integrity Unit.

9.2

The Head of the Integrity Unit shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of
the Integrity Unit in accordance with the directions of the Integrity Unit Board, theConstitution, Rules and Regulations, and the policies, and procedures of the Integrity
Unit and within such limitations and delegated authority as may be established by the
Integrity Unit Board.

9.3

The Head of the Integrity Unit is appointed by, and accountable to, the Integrity Unit
Board. They receive direction from and are responsible to the Integrity Unit Board and,on its behalf, the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board. If there is any inconsistency
between direction of the chairperson and the Integrity Unit Board, the matter shall bereferred to the Integrity Unit Board.

9.4

The powers and responsibilities of the Head of the Integrity Unit are to:
manage the day-to-day operations of the Integrity Unit including to manage
its offices, Integrity Unit Staff and operations in order to fulfil its Role;in consultation with, and for approval by, the Integrity Unit Board, develop
the strategic plan for the Integrity Unit;
develop the annual plan, budget and three year forecast for Funding of theIntegrity Unit for approval by the Integrity Unit Board, and regularly report on
progress against them;
define and monitor delegations of their authority to Integrity Unit Staff;
control expenditure and the prudent allocation of Funding in accordance withthe approved budget;
recommend to the Integrity Unit Board for approval, the World Athletics antidoping programme and integrity programme;monitor the implementation of the World Athletics anti-doping programme
and integrity programme and regularly report on their implementation to theIntegrity Unit Board;subject to the prior approval of the Integrity Unit Board in each case, makedecisions whether:
there exists a case to answer for the commission of an anti-doping ruleviolation (other than an Adverse Analytical finding, an Atypical Finding,an Adverse Passport Finding or a Whereabouts Failure) as set out in
the Anti-Doping Rules;
there exists a case to answer for the commission of a Non-Doping
Violation;

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World Athletics will appeal decisions of the Disciplinary and Appeals
Tribunal in Doping cases and Non-Doping cases to CAS or asotherwise prescribed in any Rule or Regulation;
World Athletics will participate in any appeal or other proceeding before
CAS or any other tribunal to which World Athletics is not a party.
subject to any policies and procedures that may be adopted by the Integrity
Unit Board from time to time, make other decisions permitted or required of
the Head of the Integrity Unit as set out in the Rules, including whether:to conduct investigations in accordance with the Anti-Doping Rules;
to determine whether there is a Prima Facie case of a Non-Doping
Violation;
to apply to the chairperson of the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal fora Provisional Suspension in respect of any Non-Doping Violation;
to make Demands in Doping and Non-Doping cases in accordance with
the Rules; andto suspend periods of ineligibility where Substantial Assistance has
been provided in accordance with the Rules.
report to the Integrity Unit Board on all decisions made by the Head of theIntegrity Unit in accordance with Rule 9.4.9 above, in such manner as theIntegrity Unit Board may require, and by no later than the time of its next
meeting;
request the Integrity Unit Board to make any of the decisions permitted or
required of the Head of the Integrity under Rule 9.4.9 above, whenever the
Head of the Integrity Unit considers it necessary or appropriate for the
Integrity Unit Board to do so;to the extent permitted by the Rules, act as the Anti-Doping Administrator forthe purpose of any Doping cases arising under the previous versions of theAnti-Doping Rules;
with the approval of, or within the delegated authority of, the Integrity Unit
Board, engage, contract or otherwise agree to obtain the assistance oradvice of any person or organisation including to delegate authority for any
task or work of the Integrity Unit;
support the chairperson of the Integrity Unit Board in engaging with external
stakeholders of the Integrity Unit;
develop systems, policies and procedures for the effective functioning of theIntegrity Unit;
develop, review and assess new projects and innovations for the
improvement of the Integrity Unit’s performance, for approval by the Integrity
Unit Board;
supervise and approve all reporting to external bodies as necessary;

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ensure compliance with all applicable laws, the Constitution and the Rules
and Regulations, including the preparation of the Integrity Unit Annual
Report and Integrity Unit Congress Report and the preparation of minutes ofIntegrity Unit Board meetings;
prepare and assist in the conduct of the external audits of the Integrity Unit;andcarry out any responsibilities or functions as are required by the
Safeguarding Rules.
9.5

The Head of the Integrity Unit is a non-voting member of the Integrity Unit Board. They
shall attend all meetings of the Integrity Unit Board unless otherwise required by the
Integrity Unit Board.

9.6

The Head of the Integrity Unit shall attend all Congress meetings but shall have no
voting rights. The Head of the Integrity Unit may be required to attend Council meetings
to report on matters specified in Rule 7.6.

10.

Operations of Integrity Unit

Functions
10.1

In order to fulfil its Role, the functions of the Integrity Unit shall include:
the development and implementation of World Athletics' anti-doping
programme, which includes education and testing for Athletes and Athlete
Support Personnel;
the development and implementation of the World Athletics' integrity
programme, which includes education for Athletes and Athlete Support
Personnel, and World Athletics Officials, such education in the case of World
Athletics Officials to be co-ordinated with the Compliance and Risk Officer;
investigating alleged violations of the Integrity Code of Conduct (and Former
Integrity Rules) by Applicable Persons as defined in the Integrity Code of
Conduct;
prosecuting alleged violations of the Integrity Code of Conduct (and Former
Integrity Rules) by Applicable Persons, before the Disciplinary and Appeals
Tribunal including any appeals or other proceedings arising from suchprosecutions;monitoring compliance with the Integrity Code of Conduct by Applicable
Persons. ; and,fulfilling its responsibilities under the Safeguarding Rules.

Location
10.2

The Integrity Unit shall have its headquarters at such location as decided by the
Executive Board upon recommendation of the Integrity Unit Board. The Integrity Unit
may have one or more offices in different locations.

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10.3

The Integrity Unit shall be located in premises which are wholly separated from theheadquarters or any offices of World Athletics.

Operating Structure
10.4

The operating structure of the Integrity Unit, including any departments or divisions
and staffing structures, shall be approved by the Integrity Unit Board on therecommendation of the Head of the Integrity Unit.

10.5

The Head of the Integrity Unit may, if agreed by the Chief Executive Officer, utilise
functions and services provided by World Athletics staff on agreed terms, provided thatat all times, the independence of the Integrity Unit is not compromised andconfidentiality of the Integrity Unit’s work is maintained.

10.6

The Head of the Integrity Unit and the Chief Executive Officer shall agree on written
protocols and policies to the extent necessary to manage any day-to-day mattersrelevant to both the Integrity Unit and World Athletics generally. This may include, but
is not limited to, matters such as external communications on integrity related matters,
disclosure of information received by World Athletics which relates to the work of theIntegrity Unit, and staff policies and procedures. These protocols and policies must, tothe extent practicable, preserve the independence of the Integrity Unit and theconfidentiality of its work.

Staff
10.7

All Integrity Unit Staff shall be employed or engaged by World Athletics.

10.8

All permanent positions for Integrity Unit Staff shall be publicly advertised on the
Integrity Unit Website and the World Athletics Website unless the positions are filledby persons who are existing members of Staff.

10.9

Through these Rules, the President and the Chief Executive Officer delegate theirauthority for all matters related to the Integrity Unit to the Integrity Unit Board and theHead of the Integrity Unit, including financial, staffing and contractual matters, except
to the extent set out in these Rules and as required by law. World Athletics will:enter into indemnity agreements with the President and Chief Executive
Officer in respect of any personal liability arising from this delegation; and,hold sufficient insurances to cover such indemnities.

10.10 The Head of the Integrity Unit is delegated authority to employ or engage (andterminate such employment or engagement of) all Integrity Unit Staff and contractors
and advisors, unless the Integrity Unit Board specifies otherwise. Except for theapplication of the Vetting Rules, no approval is required from any other person or bodywithin World Athletics to employ or engage Integrity Unit Staff, contractors or advisors.
10.11 No person may be employed or engaged as Integrity Unit Staff if they are Staff or a
World Athletics Official.
10.12 All Integrity Unit Staff shall report to the Head of the Integrity Unit or their designee.
Systems and Security
10.13 The Integrity Unit Board shall ensure the Integrity Unit has sufficient systems andprocedures in place to ensure the security of all information held by the Integrity Unit
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and that such information is kept confidential from World Athletics in all material
respects. Such systems and procedures should meet current best practice businessaccreditation standards and must be strictly compliant with applicable privacy laws.
The Integrity Unit Board shall ensure such systems and procedures in place are
documented.
Website and Branding
10.14 The Integrity Unit Board shall establish and maintain its own Integrity Unit Website, inthe name of the “Athletics Integrity Unit”.
10.15 The Integrity Unit Board shall have its own Branding, which reflects both its connection
to and independence from World Athletics. All Branding of the Integrity Unit must be
designed in consultation with, and prior approved by, the Chief Executive Officer ortheir designee.
10.16 All intellectual property of the Integrity Unit, including its Branding, shall be owned byWorld Athletics.
10.17 The Integrity Unit Board shall establish policies and procedures for the use of theBranding, in consultation with, and prior approved by, the Chief Executive Officer, or
their designee.
11.

Financial

Funding
11.1

Articles 72.1(b) and 76.2(b) of the Constitution require the Executive Board to allocate
Funding to the Integrity Unit to enable:
it to undertake its functions and fulfil its responsibilities; andthe Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal to undertake its functions and fulfil its
responsibilities.

11.2

The Executive Board will allocate Funding for the Integrity Unit annually and may also
do so at the request of the Integrity Unit Board at other times.

11.3

Funding will be allocated to the Integrity Unit in accordance with the following process:
The Integrity Unit Board shall submit a request to the Executive Board for
Funding prior to the end of each Financial Year. The request shall:
specify the total amount requested for the next Financial Year;be accompanied by the annual plan of the Integrity Unit and proposed
budget for the Financial Year;
specify the Funding which it forecasts will be required for the threefinancial years, following the Financial Year;be presented at a meeting of the Executive Board by the chairpersonof the Integrity Unit Board and/or Head of the Integrity Unit.
The Executive Board shall consider the request and decide on the Funding
allocation for the next Financial Year prior to the end of the Financial Year.

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The Executive Board shall also provide an indication of forecasted Funding
for the three Financial Years, following the Funding which has been
allocated.
In addition to the annual allocation of Funding, the Integrity Unit Board may
request approval from the Executive Board for additional Funding from time
to time as required. The information provided in Rule 11.3.1 shall be updated
and submitted with the request, together with an explanation for the reason
for the additional Funding.
11.4

Funding allocated to the Integrity Unit shall only be used for the purposes of fulfilling
the Role of the Integrity Unit, and, where the Funding has been allocated to the Integrity
Unit pursuant to Rule 11.1.2, the Disciplinary and Appeals Tribunal’s functions andresponsibilities and for no other purposes.

11.5

In the event there is unexpended Funding at the end of the Funding period for which it
was allocated, the amount of the unexpended Funding shall be disclosed to the
Executive Board together with the reason for such underspend. Such unexpended
Funding may only be carried over into subsequent Funding periods for use by the
Integrity Unit under Rule 11.4, with the prior approval of the Executive Board.

Financial Year
11.6

The Integrity Unit shall have the same Financial Year as World Athletics.

Accounts
11.7

The Integrity Unit shall use financial recording systems that are the same as thoseused by World Athletics.

11.8

The Integrity Unit Board shall prepare and approve annual financial statements for the
Integrity Unit in the same form as that used for the World Athletics annual financial
statements.

11.9

The annual financial statements of the Integrity Unit shall be consolidated into and form
part of the World Athletics annual financial statements.

Auditing of Financial Accounts
11.10 In accordance with Article 79.2 of the Constitution, the annual financial statements andrecords of the Integrity Unit, which are part of World Athletics, will be audited by the
Auditor.
Delegated Authority and Limits of Authority
11.11 The Integrity Unit Board shall establish policies and procedures containing delegationsof authority and limits of authority for the Head of the Integrity Unit and other Integrity
Unit Staff to ensure the necessary control of funds and expenditure of the Integrity
Unit.

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