LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee said Friday it is concerned that some proposed reforms of the U.S. Olympic Committee fail to comply with Olympic rules.

The IOC said some proposals do not adhere to its charter concerning national Olympic committees, and that "good intentions for reforms have led to unintended consequences that must be addressed.''

The IOC added it is confident this can be resolved.

An independent commission Thursday recommend sweeping changes in the USOC's structure following ethics scandals, political squabbles and resignations.

The Senate-appointed panel recommended the USOC trim its board of directors from 125 members to a nine-person group composed of five independent directors and four elected by athletes and sports groups.

The three American IOC members would be among four office members whose voting would be limited to certain issues and whose ballots would add up to one vote.

The IOC said it is wary of proposals that would reduce the influence of national governing bodies.

"They are the ones closest to the sport and they know the needs of the competition,'' IOC spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said. "They need to be more included in the whole thing.''

Under the charter, IOC members must have voting rights in the general assembly and executive body of their national body. The three U.S. members are Anita DeFrantz, Jim Easton and Bob Ctvrtlik.

"The IOC supports the general thrust of the reform efforts,'' the IOC said. "Good governance and an effective USOC are important to the Olympic movement.''