2020-UNAT-1039, Lynn
UNAT held that the report of the JAB was not a decision resulting from a neutral first instance process and therefore could not be appealed to UNAT. UNAT held that such a case must be remanded for proper consideration by a neutral process that produces a record of the proceedings and a written decision. UNAT noted that the case could not be remanded to the JAB, whose functions were removed by Agreement between the Ãå±±½ûµØand the WMO, signed on 20 January 2020 and effective the same date. UNAT remanded the case to UNDT for adjudication as a result of said Agreement on the extension of the jurisdiction of UNDT and UNAT to the WMO.
WMO decision: The Applicant contested the decision of the Secretary-General of WMO to maintain the implementation of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) decision with respect to the Geneva post-adjustment multiplier. The matter was considered by the Joint Appeals Board (JAB) of WMO.
A case requires proper consideration by a neutral first instance process that includes a written record and a written decision providing reasons, fact and law in order to be appealable to UNAT.
No relief ordered ; No relief ordered