2026-UNAT-1629, Traian Turcanu
As to the appeal of Order No. 46 (GVA/2025) dismissing Mr. Turcanu’s motion seeking the suspension of the contested decision pending judicial review of his substantive application, the Appeals Tribunal recalled that pursuant to Article 10(2) of the UNDT Statute and Article 14 of the UNDT Rules, the UNDT may not suspend the implementation of a contested decision in cases of appointment, promotion or termination. It also recalled that a decision not to renew an appointment was a matter concerned with the “appointment” of a staff member. The Appeals Tribunal concluded that under the terms of...