What is the Joint Appeals Board?
The Joint Appeals Board (JAB) is an independent entity established by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under Article XI of the Staff Regulations and Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. It functions as the first tier of ISA’s two-tier internal justice system, providing a neutral forum for reviewing administrative decisions that are contested by both current and former ISA staff members.
The JAB examines appeals filed by staff members who allege the administrative decisions made by the Administration violates their employment contracts or contravenes the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Typically, a panel of three members adjudicates the appeal and renders a written judgment on the case.
Should staff members wish to contest the JAB’s Judgment, they may file an application to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, which represents the second and final tier in the ISA’s internal justice framework, in accordance with Staff Rule 11.3.
The JAB operates in accordance with its Revised Rules of Procedure, which were adopted in March 2025. These rules apply to all pending and new appeals, ensuring consistency and fairness in the review process.
Judgements
The Joint Appeals Board (JAB) is an independent entity established by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under Article XI of the Staff Regulations and Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. It functions as the first tier of ISA’s two-tier internal justice system, providing a neutral forum for reviewing administrative decisions that are contested by both current and former ISA staff members.
The JAB examines appeals filed by staff members who allege the administrative decisions made by the Administration violates their employment contracts or contravenes the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Typically, a panel of three members adjudicates the appeal and renders a written judgment on the case.
Should staff members wish to contest the JAB’s Judgment, they may file an application to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, which represents the second and final tier in the ISA’s internal justice framework, in accordance with Staff Rule 11.3.
The JAB operates in accordance with its Revised Rules of Procedure, which were adopted in March 2025. These rules apply to all pending and new appeals, ensuring consistency and fairness in the review process.
The Joint Appeals Board (JAB) is an independent entity established by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under Article XI of the Staff Regulations and Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. It functions as the first tier of ISA’s two-tier internal justice system, providing a neutral forum for reviewing administrative decisions that are contested by both current and former ISA staff members.
The JAB examines appeals filed by staff members who allege the administrative decisions made by the Administration violates their employment contracts or contravenes the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Typically, a panel of three members adjudicates the appeal and renders a written judgment on the case.
Should staff members wish to contest the JAB’s Judgment, they may file an application to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, which represents the second and final tier in the ISA’s internal justice framework, in accordance with Staff Rule 11.3.
The JAB operates in accordance with its Revised Rules of Procedure, which were adopted in March 2025. These rules apply to all pending and new appeals, ensuring consistency and fairness in the review process.
Orders
The Joint Appeals Board (JAB) is an independent entity established by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under Article XI of the Staff Regulations and Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. It functions as the first tier of ISA’s two-tier internal justice system, providing a neutral forum for reviewing administrative decisions that are contested by both current and former ISA staff members.
The JAB examines appeals filed by staff members who allege the administrative decisions made by the Administration violates their employment contracts or contravenes the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Typically, a panel of three members adjudicates the appeal and renders a written judgment on the case.
Should staff members wish to contest the JAB’s Judgment, they may file an application to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, which represents the second and final tier in the ISA’s internal justice framework, in accordance with Staff Rule 11.3.
The JAB operates in accordance with its Revised Rules of Procedure, which were adopted in March 2025. These rules apply to all pending and new appeals, ensuring consistency and fairness in the review process.
The Joint Appeals Board (JAB) is an independent entity established by the International Seabed Authority (ISA) under Article XI of the Staff Regulations and Chapter XI of the Staff Rules. It functions as the first tier of ISA’s two-tier internal justice system, providing a neutral forum for reviewing administrative decisions that are contested by both current and former ISA staff members.
The JAB examines appeals filed by staff members who allege the administrative decisions made by the Administration violates their employment contracts or contravenes the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Authority. Typically, a panel of three members adjudicates the appeal and renders a written judgment on the case.
Should staff members wish to contest the JAB’s Judgment, they may file an application to the United Nations Appeals Tribunal, which represents the second and final tier in the ISA’s internal justice framework, in accordance with Staff Rule 11.3.
The JAB operates in accordance with its Revised Rules of Procedure, which were adopted in March 2025. These rules apply to all pending and new appeals, ensuring consistency and fairness in the review process.
Staff Regulations
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Staff Rules
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