Joint Advisory Disciplinary Board (JADB)
Chair and Deputy Chair
The Chair and the Deputy Chair of the Board are external professionals appointed by the Director-General in accordance with Staff Regulation R VI 3.01 a).
In discharging their duties, the Chair and Deputy Chair are independent. They shall act with impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality throughout the process, and work without interference. They will be protected in the exercise of their duties from any form of retaliation.
The term of office of the Chair and Deputy Chair is three years, renewable once for a maximum period of three years. Mandates may be staggered to preserve continuity.
Board members
Ten staff members are jointly designated by the Director-General and the President of the Staff Association to serve as board members, following an open call for expressions of interest. Board members will be selected based on criteria, including suitability and contract status, and diversity in terms of seniority, grade, gender, nationality, and professional background.
In discharging their duties, Board members shall be independent. They must act with impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality throughout the process, work without interference, and are protected in the exercise of their duties from any form of retaliation.
The term of office of the Board members is three years. Board members may be re-appointed.