Important time limits
| Submission | Time limit | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Request for management evaluation* | 60 days after the staff member was notified of the contested decision | Staff rule 11.2 (c) |
| Administration to provide management evaluation | 30 days New York Headquarters staff 45 days Non-New York Headquarters staff |
Staff rule 11.2 (d) |
| Application to UN Dispute Tribunal | 90 days from receipt of management evaluation, or from date evaluation should have been received* | UNDT rules of procedure, Article 7.1 |
| Appeal to UN Appeals Tribunal | 60 days from receipt of judgment of the UN Dispute Tribunal or UNRWA Dispute Tribunal; 30 days from receipt of an interlocutory order of the UN Dispute Tribunal or the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal; 90 days from receipt of decision of Standing Committee UNJS Pension Board. |
GA Resolution 66/237, para. 31 UNAT rules of procedure, Article 7.1 |
| Respondent's Answer to UN Appeals Tribunal | 60 days from receipt of Appeal transmitted by Registrar | UNAT rules of procedure, Article 9.3 |
| Cross-Appeal to UN Appeals Tribunal | 60 days from notification of the appeal | UNAT rules of procedure, Article 9.4 |
* A management evaluation is not required for disciplinary decisions, or those taken by the Administration based on the advice of an expert or advisory board, (e.g. ABCC, NY-CARC). In those cases an application can be made directly to UNDT.