# 22 C.F.R. § 1423.7 (2026): Investigation of charges

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 1423.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Investigation of charges
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter XIV: FOREIGN SERVICE LABOR RELATIONS BOARD › FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY › GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY › AND THE FOREIGN SERVICE IMPASSE DISPUTES PANEL / Part 1423: UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS / § 1423.7: § 1423.7   Investigation of charges.

## Text

(a) The Regional Director, on behalf of the General Counsel, shall conduct such investigation of the charge as the Regional Director deems necessary.
(b) During the course of the investigation all parties involved will have an opportunity to present their evidence and views to the Regional Director.
(c) In connection with the investigation of charges, all persons are expected to cooperate fully with the Regional Director.
(d) The purposes and policies of the Foreign Service Labor-Management Relations Statute can best be achieved by the full cooperation of all parties involved and the voluntary submission of all potentially relevant information from all potential sources during the course of the investigation. To this end, it shall be the policy of the Board and the General Counsel to protect the identity of individuals and the substance of the statements and information they submit or which is obtained during the investigation as a means of assuring the Board's and the General Counsel's continuing ability to obtain all relevant information.

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.1 (2026) § 1423.1   Applicability of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.2 (2026) § 1423.2   Informal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.3 (2026) § 1423.3   Who may file charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.4 (2026) § 1423.4   Contents of the charge; supporting evidence and documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_4.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.5 (2026) § 1423.5   Selection of the unfair labor practice procedure or the negotiability procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_5.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.6 (2026) § 1423.6   Filing and service of copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_6.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.7 (2026) § 1423.7   Investigation of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_7.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.8 (2026) § 1423.8   Amendment of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_8.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.9 (2026) § 1423.9   Action by the Regional Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_9.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.10 (2026) § 1423.10   Determination not to issue complaint; review of action by the Regional Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_10.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.11 (2026) § 1423.11   Settlement or adjustment of issues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_11.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.12 (2026) § 1423.12   Issuance and contents of the complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_12.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.13 (2026) § 1423.13   Answer to the complaint; extension of time for filing; amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_13.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 1423.14 (2026) § 1423.14   Conduct of hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P1423_S1423_14.md)

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