Operational Independence : This means that (1) board members, staff members, commission members, consultants and officials of the Anti-Doping Organization  with responsibility 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 process without interference from the Anti-Doping Organization  or any third party.