Does the UN offer counsel for free?
Yes. Counsels available through the Office of the Coordinator of the Panel of Counsel are expected to provide their assistance free of charge. The Panel of Counsel is basically a roster of qualified counsels who have agreed to volunteer their time to assist Appellants in preparing and presenting their appeals. The Office of the Coordinator of the Panel of Counsel is located at Headquarters in room S-1B-1. The Coordinator’s phone number is 212-963-3954 and fax number is 212-963-0252. E-mail inquiries shall be sent to the following address: claxton@un.org. Can the JAB reverse an administrative decision? No. The JAB is an advisory body and only makes recommendations in the form of JAB Panel’s reports which are forwarded to the Secretary-General, who then makes the final decision (SR 111.2(p)). What rules govern the appeal process? Article XI of the Staff Regulations, Chapter XI of the Staff Rules and the Rules of Procedure and Guidelines of the Joint Appeals Board at Headquarters duty sta
