International Skating Plans Radical Reforms with Restructuring Commission
The International Skating Union (ISU), in addition to undertaking a major project to reform the judging system for Figure Skating, has now established a Restructuring Commission following a unanimous decision by Members at this year’s ISU Congress.
The Commission will consider the requirements of the ISU in the modern sports and business environment and report back with proposals for restructuring in time for the Congress in 2004.
The ISU Council has considered the experience and credentials of nominations submitted by ISU Members and Office Holders. As a result, 20 individuals have been appointed to the Commission.
Ten of these are people nominated by ISU Members and ten are ISU Office Holders. A full list is attached. Members of the Commission have been drawn from all continents and skating disciplines and between them they have expertise in a wide range of business areas. External advisers may also be consulted.
The Restructuring Commission will be coordinated by ISU Treasurer Mr Ulf Lindén from Sweden, who has long experience in the consultancy field aside from his extensive involvement with the ISU.
Key principles underpinning the review:
* each individual or internal body will be subject to supervision in order to guarantee transparency and democracy
* the interests of the Members will be observed and respected
* the Congress will remain the superior body of the ISU
* the majority of positions will continue to be filled by elected representatives
Taking into account the current context of the organization and relevant external factors, the Commission will consider many aspects of the ISU’s work, including:
* fundamental structure and administration
* legal aspects, including ethical violations and ISU regulations
* relations between decision-making and advisory bodies
* other areas as appropriate
The first meeting of the Commission will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland in late November and it will meet again a number of times over the next year. The Commission will report its proposals for restructuring to the Council in time for the ISU Congress in July 2004.
ISU President Ottavio Cinquanta said: 'The structure of the ISU has evolved steadily over the last century as our level of activity has increased but now is the time for a major review.
The number of ISU Events in Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating and Synchronized Skating has more than tripled in the last ten years. We have therefore appointed a talented and representative Commission to consider what structure will most effectively enable the ISU to lead skating sports long into the future.'
For further information please contact:
Rowland Jack
ISU
Communications Coordinator
T: +41 21 612 66 66
E: jack@isu.ch
The Commission will consider the requirements of the ISU in the modern sports and business environment and report back with proposals for restructuring in time for the Congress in 2004.
The ISU Council has considered the experience and credentials of nominations submitted by ISU Members and Office Holders. As a result, 20 individuals have been appointed to the Commission.
Ten of these are people nominated by ISU Members and ten are ISU Office Holders. A full list is attached. Members of the Commission have been drawn from all continents and skating disciplines and between them they have expertise in a wide range of business areas. External advisers may also be consulted.
The Restructuring Commission will be coordinated by ISU Treasurer Mr Ulf Lindén from Sweden, who has long experience in the consultancy field aside from his extensive involvement with the ISU.
Key principles underpinning the review:
* each individual or internal body will be subject to supervision in order to guarantee transparency and democracy
* the interests of the Members will be observed and respected
* the Congress will remain the superior body of the ISU
* the majority of positions will continue to be filled by elected representatives
Taking into account the current context of the organization and relevant external factors, the Commission will consider many aspects of the ISU’s work, including:
* fundamental structure and administration
* legal aspects, including ethical violations and ISU regulations
* relations between decision-making and advisory bodies
* other areas as appropriate
The first meeting of the Commission will take place in Lausanne, Switzerland in late November and it will meet again a number of times over the next year. The Commission will report its proposals for restructuring to the Council in time for the ISU Congress in July 2004.
ISU President Ottavio Cinquanta said: 'The structure of the ISU has evolved steadily over the last century as our level of activity has increased but now is the time for a major review.
The number of ISU Events in Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating and Synchronized Skating has more than tripled in the last ten years. We have therefore appointed a talented and representative Commission to consider what structure will most effectively enable the ISU to lead skating sports long into the future.'
For further information please contact:
Rowland Jack
ISU
Communications Coordinator
T: +41 21 612 66 66
E: jack@isu.ch