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Enhancing Accountability through Disciplinary Procedures for the Secretary-General

Amendments to establish a Disciplinary Committee, enhance the role of the Audit and Oversight Committee, negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding for investigative services, and update the Secretary-General's contract to align with Geneva UN standards are key points in establishing a disciplinary procedure for the Secretary-General.

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Enhancing Accountability through Disciplinary Procedures for the Secretary-General

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  1. Addressing Recommendation 7 of JIU/REP/2020/1 Establishing a disciplinary procedure for the Secretary-General Enhancing Accountability

  2. Four key points for this presentation 1) Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Executive Council – Establishment of the Disciplinary Committee (Draft Decision 7.1(4)/1 including Annex 1). Amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Audit and Oversight Committee (Annex 2 to draft Decision 7.1(4)/1). OIOS MoU (Under Negotiation) (INF 7.1(4)). Contract of the Secretary-General (Draft Recommendation 7.1(4)/1). 2) 3) 4)

  3. Amendment to the EC Rules and Procedure: Creation of the Executive Disciplinary Committee (Annex 1 to draft Decision 7.1(4)/1) • Six members selected from each region by EC. • Supports and is consulted by WMO President in cases of alleged misconduct by SG. • Decisions taken by simple majority. Key Points:

  4. Amendment to the Audit and Oversight Terms of Reference (Annex 2 to Draft Decision 7.1(4)/1)) • Provide guidance on disciplinary process and points of law upon request (upon request). • Assist with assessment of OIOS report, financial loss recovery, and conflict of interest (upon request). Key Points:

  5. MOU: Office of Internal Oversight Services (Under Negotiation) INF.7.1(4)) • Provides independent investigative services for allegations of misconduct against the Secretary-General. • Provides annual report to the President on cases. • Provides annual report to EC on all cases handled within the preceding year. Key Points:

  6. Contract of the Secretary-General (Draft Recommendation 7.1(4)/1)) • Update of SG Contract aligning with Geneva UN Organisations. • Housing allowance linked to accommodation in Geneva (Security requirement recommended by host state) • Integrates procedure for allegations of misconduct into the contractual terms and conditions Key Points:

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