2.2. Policy and Practice

The regulations, rules, polices and SOPs governing time management have developed over time. The official documents can be found at the policy portal.

This Manual consolidates existing guidance materials and practices within the context of the applicable legal and policy frameworks. Documents referenced include the UN Staff Regulations and Rules, relevant AI, relevant policy, and operational guidelines, Umoja job aids and manuals and identified best practices. The Staff Regulations and Rules and relevant administrative issuances are the authoritative source of policy and this document does not in any way supersede or invalidate any applicable Staff Regulations, Rules, Secretary General’s Bulletins (SGBs) or Administrative Instructions (AI).

This is a living document — Its contents are subject to change, including amendments to the Staff Regulations and Rules and administrative issuances, and lessons learned from jurisprudence of the United Nations Dispute and Appeals Tribunals.

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