Judgment No. 883

• Organization: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
• Date: 30.06.1988
• Original: English
• Judges: Ducoux, Suffian, Razafindralambo
• Full judgment text - Full judgment text (french)

Decision

THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED.

Consideration 3

Extract:

The Director of an organisation has wide discretion in determining transfers. His discretionary powers are not however unlimited. He must take account of both the organisation's interests and the staff member's particular abilities and interests. But in cases where these differ, the organisation's interests shall carry greater weight.

Keywords

staff member's interest; transfer; discretion; organisation's interest

Consideration 4

Extract:

"Provided the correct procedure is followed, the Director has wide discretion in determining transfers of professional category staff."

Keywords

transfer; discretion