and the parties confirming that their relationship is bound by the Staff Rules and Regulations (EBID), the Court will set-forth the provisions governing dismissal. The Court recalls Article 10 of the Staff Rules which states: 1. A staff member who infringes the standards of conduct stipulated in the Staff Rules and Regulations or who infringes generally accepted conduct expose themselves to the disciplinary measures stipulated in the Staff Regulations. Depending on the seriousness of the offence, the disciplinary measures taken by the Institution in each particular case may range from a warning to a suspension with or without salary, or with reduced salary, to demotion, or dismissal as provided for in Article 9 of the Staff Rules. A Staff member may also be suspended with pay, pending the investigation of charges laid against them and pending a decision on their case. 2. Any disciplinary measure taken against a staff member shall be notified to the latter in writing. Further, Article 9 of the Staff Rules and Regulations (EBID) provides that a staff member can be terminated for unsatisfactory performance or misconduct. Notwithstanding the aforementioned provisions, Article 11 of the Staff Rules and Regulations (EBID) states that a staff member should be heard i.e. they possess the right of appeal. The Court also notes that Article 63 (1) of the Staff Rules and Regulations (EBID) defines dismissal as “separation from service at the initiative of the Bank. Dismissal shall be decided by the President.” 17 | P a g e