Appeals Board
The University of Ghana Appeals Board was set up in accordance with Section 32 of the University of Ghana Act, 2010 (Act 806).
Purpose
The Appeals Board is to hear and determine appeals from members of the University regarding the following matters:
- acts or omissions in contravention of the Act or the Statutes enacted by the Council;
- procedural impropriety of University bodies;
- breach of employment contracts by the University;
- the promotion of persons duly employed by the University;
- grievances by students and employees against the University on matters related to welfare and discipline; or
- decision of the Council relating to determination of validity of policies, regulations, rules, bye-laws, guidelines or standard operating procedures
- any other matter or dispute referred to the Appeals Board by the Council.
- A right to commence an appeal under these rules shall accrue to an applicant after all grievance procedures provided under the University Rules and Regulation, including Conditions of Service have been exhausted.
- a President who is a retired Justice of the Superior Courts of Judicature or a lawyer qualified to be so appointed;
- two lawyers of at least ten years standing at the Bar, who are persons of high moral integrity one of whom is a woman; and
- two persons who are not legal practitioners or employees of the University who are persons of high moral integrity, one of whom is a woman.
Membership of the Appeals Board
In accordance with section 32 (3) of the Act, the Appeals Board shall consist of:
Filing of an Appeal
A member of the University who is dissatisfied with a decision taken against them may file an appeal with the Appeals Board within one (1) month of receiving the decision. Where this time has passed, the member may apply for an extension within six (6) months from the date of receipt of the decision, and the Appeals Board may grant the request where good and just cause is shown.
An appeal must be submitted using the prescribed form and filed in duplicate with the Secretariat at the Office of the Registrar. The notice of appeal should clearly state the decision being challenged and the date it was made and may include any relevant supporting documents.
Appeals must comply with the applicable Rules. Refer to the University of Ghana Appeals Board Rule for guidance.
An appeal may be filed using the forms link.
NB: The Notice of Appeal must be lodged in duplicate.
For more information, kindly contact:
Secretariat of the University of Ghana Appeals Board
Legal Affairs Directorate
P. O. Box LG 25
Email: . appealsboard@ug.edu.gh
Telephone: +233 20 172 5457 / Intercom Ext: 1557 /2394