The Secretary-General is required by the Staff Regulations to provide and enforce Staff Rules, consistent with the principles of the Staff Regulations, as he considers necessary.

The Staff Rules are applicable to all staff members appointed by the Secretary-General.

Exceptions to the Staff Rules may be made by the Secretary-General, provided that such exception is not inconsistent with any Staff Regulation or other decision of the General Assembly and provided further that it is agreed to by the staff member directly affected and is, in the opinion of the Secretary-General, not prejudicial to the interests of any other staff member or group of staff members.