蘑菇视频AT Held or 蘑菇视频DT Pronouncements
蘑菇视频AT held that 蘑菇视频DT was correct in finding that the statement dated 26 November 2003 was neither a decision to terminate the Appellant’s appointment nor a disciplinary measure. 蘑菇视频AT held that the statement was merely a publicly stated opinion which had no legal consequences on the Appellant who, in addition to having already been informed on 29 October 2003 that his contract would not be renewed beyond 30 November 2003, had also declared that he would not be able or willing to continue working for 蘑菇视频ODC after his contract expired. 蘑菇视频AT accordingly dismissed the appeal and affirmed the 蘑菇视频DT judgment.
Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed
The Applicant requested administrative review and a suspension of action regarding the Executive Director’s statement from 26 November 2003, which stated that the Applicant would not have a future with the Organisation. 蘑菇视频DT found that, given that the Applicant had already been informed on 29 October 2003 of the decision not to renew his appointment, the ensuing 26 November 2003 statement by the Executive Director in the 蘑菇视频ODC press release could not be considered to be either a decision not to renew his appointment, or a disciplinary measure.
Legal Principle(s)
A statement with no legal consequences to a staff member will not be regarded as a disciplinary measure.