1. While receiving appeals from employees, the following actions shall be taken: 1) To hear appeals presented to relevant ministry or agency by the employee, but are not heard. 2) Appeals must be submitted in writing, together with any supporting documentation. The appeals that do not have documentary proofs are rejected by the Board and written reasons for rejection are presented to the appellant. 2. The Appeals Board can demand the needed documents and other evidence either from the appellant or the Government organisation concerned in order to prove the matter. 3. If required, the Board can take oral evidence from the appellant, witnesses and its own specialists. 4. If required, the Appeals Board can seek advice from external expert witnesses. 5. The Appeals Board can establish separate procedures for better consideration of appeals. 6. Ministries and Government Agencies must implement the decisions and requirements of the Appeals Board in accordance with the provisions of this Law. 7. The Appeals Board’s decisions are recorded and formally notified to the appellant and the relevant Ministry or Government Agency. 8. If one of the parties disagrees with a decision of the Appeals Board, he/she can process his/her appeal with the relevant Court of Law.
