蘑菇视频AT Held or 蘑菇视频DT Pronouncements
蘑菇视频AT considered the Appellant’s appeal. 蘑菇视频AT noted that, contrary to the Appellant’s contention, 蘑菇视频DT was not required to ascertain whether the closure of the Centre was a consequence of mismanagement or of any other factor since the primary purpose was not to get rid of the Appellant. 蘑菇视频AT found that 蘑菇视频DT did not fail to exercise its jurisdiction by not ascertaining whether the closure of the Centre was the result of serious mismanagement and irregularities. 蘑菇视频AT also found that the Appellant failed to submit sufficiently clear and convincing evidence that the desire to retaliate against him was a key factor in the decision not to renew his appointment. 蘑菇视频AT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the 蘑菇视频DT judgment.
Decision Contested or Judgment/Order Appealed
The Applicant contested the decision not to renew his appointment, which had expired. 蘑菇视频DT found that the reason given by the Administration for the non-renewal of the Applicant’s appointment, the namely imminent closure of the Centre, was borne out by documents, and was not retaliatory, contrary to the Applicant’s contentions. 蘑菇视频DT dismissed the application.
Legal Principle(s)
Fixed-term appointments, including temporary appointments, do not carry with them expectations of renewal. The Secretary-General has the discretionary power not to renew an appointment, so long as there are legal grounds for their decision.