US Olympic NGB Evaluation

Methods

This evaluation uses the framework developed under the Sports Governance Observer of Play the Game. Each of 36 indicators are scored from 1 to 5 based on criteria described within the SGO. A detailed description of the methods employed to generate the rankings can be found in Roger Pielke's presentation at Play the Game, available here in PDF.

Source: Geeraert, A. (2015). Sports Governance Observer 2015: The legitimacy crisis in international sports governance. Copenhagen: Play the Game.

36 Criteria Across 4 Dimensions

Transparency Refers to the degree of openness in conveying information
Indicator 1.01	The organization publishes its statutes/constitution; byelaws; sport rules; organizational chart; and strategic objectives on its website
Indicator 1.02	The organization publishes the agenda and minutes of its general assembly on its website
Indicator 1.03	The organization publishes decisions taken at its executive body meetings on its website
Indicator 1.04	The organization gives the media access to its general assembly meetings
Indicator 1.05	The organization publishes basic information about its board members and senior officials on its website
Indicator 1.06	Contact details to board members and senior officials are published on the organization’s website
Indicator 1.07	The organization publishes information about its member federations on its website
Indicator 1.08	The organization publishes its annual general activity report on its website
Indicator 1.09	The organization publishes reports of its standing committees on its website
Indicator 1.10	The organization publishes an externally audited annual financial report on its website according to recognized international standards
Indicator 1.11	The organization publishes regulations and reports on remuneration, including per diem payments and bonuses, of its board members and senior officials on its website
Indicator 1.12	The organization publishes main event reports with detailed and relevant information on its website
Democratic Process Refers to refer to the participation in policy processes by those who are affected by the policy
Indicator 2.01	There are elections of the president and the governing bodies and, where appropriate, the standing committees
Indicator 2.02	Elections are based on secret ballots and clear procedures detailed in the organization’s governing document(s)
Indicator 2.03	The organization offers to the candidates standing for election opportunities to present their program/manifesto
Indicator 2.04	The decisions on allocation of major events are made through a democratic, open, transparent and objectively reproducible process
Indicator 2.05	The organization defines a quorum in its governing document/s for its legislative and decision making bodies
Indicator 2.06	The organization’s elected officials have a term limit
Indicator 2.07	The organization’s general assembly meets at least once a year
Indicator 2.08	The organization’s governing body meets regularly
Indicator 2.09	The organization encourages gender equity with regard to its leading officials
Indicator 2.10	The organization provides opportunity for athletes to be represented within the organization
Checks and Balances Refers to decision-making that is robust, independent and free from improper influence
Indicator 3.01	The organization has an internal audit committee
Indicator 3.02	The organization is externally audited according to internationally recognized standards
Indicator 3.03	The organization adopts an integrated internal control and risk management system
Indicator 3.04	The organization has or recognizes an Ethics/Integrity Code for all its members and officials
Indicator 3.05	The organization has clear conflict of interest rules
Indicator 3.06	The organization has an independent body (e.g. Ethics Committee) to check the application of the rules referred in indicators 3.4 and 3.5
Indicator 3.07	The organization’s decisions can be contested through internal channels specified in its governing document(s)
Solidarity Refers to responsibility towards internal and external stakeholders
Indicator 4.01	The organization allocates specific resources for the global development of grass‐roots activities
Indicator 4.02	The organization has a well‐defined Social Responsibility (SR) strategy and/or program
Indicator 4.03	The organization has legacy requirements for communities in which its events are hosted
Indicator 4.04	The organization adopts an environmental management system (ISO 14001, EMAS or similar) for its major events
Indicator 4.05	The organization offers consulting to member federations in the areas of organizations and management through workshops, one to one advice or similar
Indicator 4.06	Representatives from economically weaker member federations can apply for support to attend the general assembly
Indicator 4.07	The organization adopts a clear anti‐discrimination policy

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