How many job appraisal appeals were received under section 7.1 of the Scottish Executive staff handbook and the equivalent section of the f…

Information on appeals prior to the appraisal year 2001-02 is not held centrally. However, information collated by personnel teams, which may not be complete, shows that in the 2000-01 appraisal year five appeals were received and heard. Of these, two were upheld or partially upheld, two were not upheld and one has yet to be determined.In the 2001-02 appraisal year nine appeals were received and heard. Of these three were upheld, five were not upheld and one has yet to be determined.Appellants were in Bands A to C.Given the small number of appeals and the need to maintain confidentiality in relation to individuals it is not possible to give a more detailed breakdown of each case.The performance management system applies to all staff in Bands A to C. All arbiters are experienced managers at Head of Division level (Senior Civil Service) or the level immediately below (Band C). All staff receive training in performance appraisal and written guidance on the conduct of appeals is provided for arbiters and appellants. Also, personnel teams and heads of profession are available on request to provide advice.