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13.2.2.1.4 The Anti-Doping Appeal Panel shall be in a position to
conduct the hearing and decision-making process without
interference from GMADC or any third party.
13.2.2.1.5 If an appointed member is unwilling or unable, for
whatever reason, to hear the case, he or she shall be
replaced.
13.2.2.1.6 The Anti-Doping Appeal Panel has the power, at its
absolute discretion, to appoint an expert to assist or
advise the panel.
13.2.2.1.7 The International Federation, the National Federation
concerned, if not a party (or parties) to a proceeding, and
WADA each have the right to attend a hearing of the Anti-
Doping Appeal Panel as an observer.
13.2.2.1.8 Hearings pursuant to this Article should be completed as
expeditiously as possible. Hearings held in connection
with Events may be conducted on an expedited basis.
13.2.2.2 Proceedings of the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel
13.2.2.2.1 The proceedings of the Anti-Doping Appeal Panel shall
respect the principles described in Articles 8, 9, and 10 of
the International Standard for Results Management.
13.2.2.2.2 Upon appointment as a member of the Anti-Doping
Appeal Panel, each member must sign a declaration that
there are no facts or circumstances known to him or her
which might call into question their impartiality in the eyes
of any of the parties, other than those circumstances
disclosed in the declaration.
13.2.2.2.3 The appellant shall present his/her case and the
respondent party or parties shall present his/her/their
case(s) in reply.
13.2.2.2.4 If any party or his/her representative fail to attend a
hearing after notification, the hearing may nevertheless
proceed.
13.2.2.2.5 Each party shall have the right to be represented by
counsel at a hearing at that party’s own expense.
13.2.2.2.6 Each party shall have the right to an interpreter at a
hearing at that party’s expense.
13.2.2.2.7 Each party to the proceedings has the right to access and
present relevant evidence, to submit written and oral
submissions, and to call and examine witnesses.
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