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Responsibility for Preparing an Appeal

The responsibility for preparing and submitting an Appeal rests with the civil servant making the appeal – the appellant. However, an appellant may seek assistance from a family member, friend, lawyer, CICSA representative or other person when preparing the Appeal submission.

In order to maintain their neutrality and independence, the CSAC Members and staff of the CSAC Secretariat are not allowed to assist appellants in preparing Appeal documents. However, the Secretariat is available to provide advice on administrative matters including the content required in appeal submissions.

Content of an Appeal Submission

An appeal must be in writing and be signed by you. In your appeal you must -

• give your mailing address and daytime telephone number;
• specify in plain language the chief officer decision that you are appealing;
• set out the grounds for appeal – state the provisions of the PMSL or Regulations that you consider were not complied with;
• provide evidence to support your case;
• attach a copy of the decision you are appealing;
• state the action you would like the Commission to take.

Your appeal submission can be in the form of a letter to the Commission (see the suggested format for an appeal submission). Alternatively, if you prefer, you can complete the appeal form provided and use this as your appeal submission.

Last Updated: 2006-12-20