Here is the presentation [1](note that the timetable for reclassification [2] is slightly different) and here is the recording [3]. To access you must be connected to ECAS, and some browsers work better than others. If you have any difficulties, contact us [4] and we’ll send the presentation to you.)
If you expect to be promoted/reclassified in 2022 or even just want to understand what happens behind the scenes between the self-assessment and the publication of the draft lists in June, this is the event for you: we will shed some light on the mystery [5]! This builds on our recent presentation on the self-assessment [6] where we offered one-to-one assistance.This latest presentation is, for example, if you want to know more about :
- the decision chain and the bodies involved,
- your chances of getting a promotion/reclassification [1],
- how to successfully file an appeal in June
The annual promotion and reclassification decisions are taken by the Appointing Authority (AIPN), on the basis of
- proposals by each DG;
- recommendations by a Joint Promotion (or reclassification) Committee (JPC).
DGs and JPCs must determine who deserves a promotion/reclassification on the basis of a comparison of merits. While all officials and temporary agents (even Contract Agents 3b [7]!) might take part in the appraisal exercise. Only those who are eligible for promotion/reclassification (for officials, those who have been in the grade for at least 2 years) take part in the promotion/reclassification exercises.
The comparison of merits on which the promotion procedure is based takes into account:
- the appraisal reports since the last promotion or, failing that, since recruitment [2]
- the use of languages in the execution of duties
- the level of responsibilities exercised (to be taken into consideration on a systematic basis alongside the two other elements and not just “where applicable”, as stated in the 2004 version of Article 45).
Unfortunately, the system is more than a little flawed [8] and the system of quotas [9] can make or break [10] your promotion/reclassification dreams.
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[1] The average promotion speeds for officials are laid down in the staff regulations Annex I.B [11] and here is our chart [12] with those percentages converted to years. Contract Agent (3a) promotion speeds can be found on page 3 of this document [13]. Unfortunately, CA 3b staff cannot be reclassified [7], meaning their appraisal has no rewards associated with it.
[2] Probation reports cannot and should not be used for promotion purposes [14].