Section 53Part 9 — Appeal Processes for Staff
Right of appeal to chief officer
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A civil servant seeking appointment may appeal to the chief officer about any appointment decision made under this Part by a head of department or other manager in the civil service entity, but must do so within thirty days of being notified that he was not appointed.
A staff member may appeal to his chief officer about any decision of a head of department or other manager in the civil service entity made under this Part, but must do so within thirty days of a decision being notified in writing.
Where a civil servant makes an appeal under subsection (1) or a staff member makes an appeal under subsection (2), the civil servant or staff member shall provide evidence to the chief officer to show that the head of department or other manager in the civil service entity has acted in an unfair or biased manner, or in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of this Part.
The chief officer shall, within thirty days, render a decision and such decision shall be based on the information provided by the appellant together with information provided by the head of department or other manager in the civil service entity and any other information that the chief officer considers relevant.