Operational Independence : This means that (1) board members, staff members, commission members, consultants and officials of the Anti-Doping Organization with responsibi lity for Results Management or its affiliates  (e.g.,  member  federation  or confederation),  as well as any Person  involved  in the investigation  and pre -adjudication  of the matter  cannot  be appointed  as members  and/or  clerks  (to the extent  that such  clerk is  involved  in the deliberation  process  and/or  drafting  of any decision)  of hearing  panels  of that Anti-Doping Organization with responsibility for Results Management and (2) hearing panels shall be in a position to conduct the hearing and decision -making pro cess without interference from the Anti-Doping Organization or any third party.