International Triathlon Union

Resolutions

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RESOLUTION 1

FROM THE ITU EXECUTIVE BOARD – WINTER TRIATHLON

Whereas all non-Olympic disciplines are under the Multisport Committee which is well serviced by the seven (7) person elected advisory committee and the employees of the Sport Department;

And whereas Winter Triathlon is currently in a non-elected Commission and somewhat in limbo;

Therefore be it resolved that Article 20.12 c) of the ITU Constitution be changed to add (vi) Winter Triathlon;

And further be it resolved that Annex 3: Commissions, of the ITU Constitution, be amended by removing 5. Winter Triathlon Commission.

RESOLUTION 2

FROM THE ITU EXECUTIVE BOARD – ATHLETES COMMITTEE

Whereas the language in Article 20.1 of the ITU may restrict the voice of Paratriathletes on the Athletes Committee,

Therefore be it resolved that Article 20.1 which reads:
“All Committees will have seven (7) members except the Audit Committee and the Credentials Committee that shall have three (3) members, and the Athletes’ Committee that shall have ten (10) members (5 men x 5 women, being at least from 3 continents, two of whom should be Paratriathletes).”

Be replaced to read:
Art.20.1 All Committees will have seven (7) members except the Audit Committee and the Credentials Committee that shall have three (3) members, and the Athletes Committee that shall have ten (10) members (5 men x 5 women, being at least from 3 continents, with a maximum of two Paratriathletes, one from each gender and from two different continents.

RESOLUTION 3

FROM THE ITU EXECUTIVE BOARD – CONTINENTAL COMMISSION

Whereas the current Commission of Continental Presidents, which undertakes to advise the ITU Executive Board on matters related to developing the sport within each of five continents;

And whereas “development” might narrow the scope of the work of the Commission; 

Therefore be it resolved that name of the Commission as listed in Appendix 3: Commissions be changed from:

3.  Development Commission;
to
3.  Continental Commission.

RESOLUTION 4

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – MEXICAN TRIATHLON FEDERATION

Whereas the age group competitions worldwide have grown in huge numbers in the last 4 years;

And whereas many ITU NFs already have draft legal races for their age group National Championships;

And whereas the draft rules in ITU Age group World Championships are inconsistently implemented and difficult to officiate;

And whereas the current draft rules are based only on the Technical Official´s judgment and are merely subjective rules based on appreciation;

And whereas the juniors, U23 and elite categories already compete with draft legal format in all ITU competitions (standard distance or shorter);

And whereas the success of Triathlon in the Olympic Games have resulted in more televised ITU competitions with draft legal formats;

And whereas ITU has always been a proactive and innovative organization;

Be it resolved that this ITU Congress approve to hold ITU Age group competitions with the draft legal format for all standard distance Triathlons and Duathlons or shorter, beginning in the 2013 Triathlon World Championships so the NFs and age group athletes have one year to adapt;

And be it further resolved that the ITU Technical Committee defines the new draft legal rules for age group competition and submit for approval to the ITU Executive Board before December 31, 2012.

RESOLUTION 5

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – TRIATHLON CANADA

Whereas the Congress approves the annual budget for the International Triathlon Union (ITU);

And whereas Financial statements are audited and submitted to Congress; however, the financial statements use a different categorization than the budget; and

And whereas the order to make accurate financial comparisons and in the interest of transparency, good governance and organizational performance review, it is necessary that a statement of budget to actual be presented to Congress.

Therefore be it resolved that at each annual Congress there be submitted for review by the members a comparison of the previous fiscal year’s budget to actual statement of operations.

RESOLUTION 6

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – LIECHTENSTEIN TRIATHLON FEDERATION:

Whereas in the last four years, the goal of improving the numbers of athletes and races in Winter Triathlon ITU Championships and Series races was not achieved;

And whereas there are many reasons for it but one of the main reasons is ITU’s low investment and support for the Winter Triathlon and its aspiration to get into the Winter Olympic Games.

And whereas the low support and investment did not encourage NFs to invest in Winter Triathlon either and unfortunately undermined ITU’s credibility regarding its Olympic goal for Winter Triathlon as well; Therefore it shall be resolved that ITU shall develop a 4-years development plan including how to actively lobbying Winter Triathlon with the IOC and other International Winter Federations and Organisations to make Winter Triathlon a serious candidate for the Winter Olympics;

Therefore be it resolved that ITU shall try to find out how Winter Triathlon can be better developed in working together with International Winter Federations (FIS or IBU);

And be it further resolved that ITU shall have a minimum budget of $50’000 USD p.a. for the next four years to develop Winter Triathlon;

And be it further resolved that ITU shall make Winter Triathlon a part of development plans in all its Continental Confederations.

RESOLUTION 7

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – LIECHTENSTEIN TRIATHLON FEDERATION:

Whereas the salaries of the Development Coordinators are included in the Development Budget of each Confederation;

And whereas this is putting the Coordinators in a worse position than the other contracted ITU staff as they have to pay the entire social costs themselves and they have to defend their salaries also against the Confederation’s interest.

And whereas the Development Coordinators should be treated equal with all other ITU Staff,

Therefore be resolved that the salaries of the Development Co-ordinators are taken out of the Continental Development budget and integrated in the budget for ITU staff and treated equally to other ITU staff.

RESOLUTION 8

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – CZECH TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION:

Be it resolved that ITU establishes forthwith a Commission for Data Exchange and Information Systems.  Click here for background information on this resolution.

RESOLUTION 9

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – TRIATHLON IRELAND:

Whereas there is currently a large variance of function, activity and effectiveness across the ITU Continental Federations with no apparent best practice model or clear definition of the key functions of a Continental Federation.

And whereas one function that is critical to the overall ITU event and athlete ranking is the organisation of a Continental Championships and Continental Cup races though this is not mandated within the Constitution; it is noted that some great work is being done by the ITU Development Co-coordinators in these regions, though this also varies both in function and effectiveness from region to region. Greater clarity is required.

Therefore be it resolved that the ITU Constitution Committee review and further define the role and responsibilities of the Continental Confederations by expanding Article 19; with draft amendments ready for approval at the 2013 ITU Congress for implementation in the 2014 season”.

RESOLUTION 10

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – TRIATHLON IRELAND:

Whereas the limiting of terms of office is a simple governance principle which ensures the strategic personnel of the organisation remain fresh and management/direction remains current with the development of the sport. If directors are in office a very long time this prevents new ideas/fresh eyes which may have much to offer/greater experience/qualification being involved and hence making a positive contribution to the development of the sport.

Be it resolved that an additional clause be added at 17.4 (c) to read: No member of the executive Board shall be allowed to serve any more than two consecutive terms of Office, with the exception of the Table Officers who can serve up to three consecutive terms of office.  This amendment will apply to all current serving Board members whose start of first term may pre-date this resolution.

RESOLUTION 11

FROM NATIONAL FEDERATIONS – TRIATHLON IRELAND: 

Whereas the achievements, effort and commitment of the current Secretary General/quasi CEO are to be praised and commended. 

And whereas it is good governance to ensure a clear separation of duties and authority between the board and the staff of an organisation and the formal appointment of a CEO is a key step to achieving this.

Be it resolved that on the retirement of the current CEO/Secretary General, the CEO post should be reviewed and that future appointment should be via an open and transparent recruitment process to appoint a highly credentialed sports management professional, who is capable of dealing with the high level demands, and providing the operational thinking, decision making and staff management and direction required to manage the IF strategy delivery;

And further be it resolved that such recruitment should be by a panel comprising the President, the two VPs receiving the most votes at the prior elections, an independent (non-table) Board member and an NF representative with experience of an equivalent role in an ITU NF.