Municipal and Cantonal Elections in France in 2008
Communication from the Department of Human Resources and from the Relations with the Host States Service
1 - Members of the personnel wishing to stand as candidates in municipal and cantonal elections in France in 2008 are reminded of their obligation to comply with the provisions of Chapter I, section 3, Conduct, of the Organization’s Staff Rules and Regulations and with the pertinent implementation texts.
2 - Members of the personnel wishing to stand as candidates in municipal elections must first notify the Director-General in writing.
3 - Members of the personnel wishing to engage in political activities must refrain from any act or activity that is incompatible with their functions or which could be materially or morally prejudicial to the Organization.
4 - In particular, standing as a candidate for the post of, and serving a term of office as, a town councillor are considered to be compatible with the status of member of the personnel. However, the functions of mayor of a commune or conseiller général are considered to be incompatible with the status of a member of the personnel.
5 - Members of the personnel must at all times exercise the reserve and tact incumbent upon them by virtue of their international status and must at all times comply with national legislation applying to them.
6 - Without the express authorisation of the Director-General, members of the personnel must refrain from:
- identifying themselves as members of the Organization’s personnel when making any public communication outside the Organization;
- making reference to the functioning of the Organization or its activities;
- publicly expressing their personal opinions on matters connected with the functioning of the Organization or its activities;
- making use of the Organization’s property, its name or logo.
7 - Members of the personnel must not under any circumstances divulge information relating to the preparation or execution of the Organization’s contracts.
by HR Department
