CM/Res. 772 (XXXIV)
RESOLUTION ON THE REVIEW OF THE INSTALLATION ALLOWANCE FOR THE OAU STAFF
The Council of Ministers of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Thirty-fourth Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa from 6 to 15 February 1980,
Having heard the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the Organization, (Doc.CM/1002 (XXXIV) Part. I),
Noting the difficulties experienced by the newly recruited or transferred staff in obtaining residential houses upon assumption of duty,
Considering that it often takes more than 30 days to obtain such residential houses in many countries where OAU Offices are situated,
Aware of the fact that these difficulties may create uncomfortable situations for the staff members concerned and their families with regard to the expenses involved:
AUTHORIZES the Secretary-General to review in consultation with the Advisory Committee on Administrative, Budgetary and Financial Matters, the rules at present governing the payment of the installation allowance to the newly recruited or transferred staff with a view to extending the period of such payment subject to budgetary provisions and the respect of the relevant provisions of the regulations of the Organization of African Unity;
DECIDES that such a review should apply to all duty stations for which, in the opinions of the Secretary-General, payment of installation grants should be reviewed on the basis of the housing situation obtaining in countries hosting the OAU Offices.