C_28_Review of the Policy on Ethics and Conflict of Interest

Table of Contents

• 1. Statement of Policy 16
• 2. Definitions 16
• 3. General Principles 18
• 4. Protected Activities 18
• 5. Reporting Misconduct through Establish Internal Mechanisms 20
• 6. Reporting Misconduct through an External Entity 21
• 7. Requesting Protection Against Retaliation 21
• 8. Preventive Action 22
• 9. Preliminary Review and Assessment of Complaints of Retaliation 22
• 10. Action if Preliminary Review and Assessment Results in Determination of Prima Facie Case of Retaliation 24
• 11. Review of Administrative Decisions under Chapter 12 of the Staff Rules 25
• 12. Review of Ethics Officer Determinations 26
• 13. Review of the Present Policy 26
• 1. Introduction 27
• 2. Definitions 27
• 4. Application of the Policy 30
• 5. Prevention and Awareness 31
• 6. Early Intervention and Informal Processes for Resolving Possible Inter-Personal Prohibited Conduct 34
• 7. Receipt and Handling of Formal Reports of Possible Prohibited Conduct 36
• 8. Post-Investigation Review 38
• 9. Cooperation with UN System and other International Organizations 38
• 10. Monitoring Implementation and Policy Review 39