09/21/11 Function of elected representatives in staff representative bodies CSAIO September 2011

09/21/11  Review Board for the PAS  Joint Appeals Board  Joint Grievance Panel  Joint Disciplinary Committee  Staff Pension Committee  Staff Committee

09/21/11 Review Board for the Performance Appraisal System Functions To hear the views of staff members in instances in which the staff member believes that the supervisor has not accurately evaluated his/her Performance and contests the evaluation/recommendation. To review the PARs and examine recommendations before they are submitted to Review Meeting on HRM matters. To make recommendations to the Review Meeting on HRM matters and participate in the process of further improvement of the PAS.

09/21/11 Joint Appeals Board Functions To consider and advise the Secretary-General regarding appeals filed by staff members.

09/21/11 Joint Grievance Panel Functions To examine and make recommendations on formal Complaints of harassment when informal resolution is not appropriate or has been unsuccessful.

09/21/11 Joint Disciplinary Committee Functions To advise the Secretary-General, in disciplinary cases referred to the JDC, what disciplinary measures, if any, should be taken. To defend the interest of the staff member concerned while ensuring that due process is achieved and justice is done.

09/21/11 Staff Pension Committee Functions To ensure the participation of WMO in the activities of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board, including the administration of the Fund. To represent and defend the interests of the participants and to keep them informed.

09/21/11 Staff Committee Functions To ensure continous contact between the staff and the Secretary-General. To manage consultations with the SG on questions relating to staff welfare and adminsitration, including policy on appointments, promotions and terminations, on salaties and related allowances and on the work place. To propose SA representatives for appointment by the SG to staff selection boards and various task forces/ad-hoc groups established by him.

09/21/11 Staff Committee Functions To make proposals to the SG on behalf of the staff on the above and other matters. To safeguard the rights and defend the insterests of all staff members and promote their welfare. To collaborate in developing amongst staff members a spirit of solidarity and understanding and ensure contact with retired members of the Association. To maintain relations and cooperation with the SA/Unions of the Organizations of the UN system and other relevant international organizations.

09/21/11 Thank You