§ 18.9 Contents of complaint.

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Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations › Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE › Part 18: REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST › Subpart C: Administrative Enforcement Proceedings › § 18.9: § 18.9 Contents of complaint.

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A complaint shall plainly and concisely describe the allegations which constitute the basis for the proceeding. A complaint shall be deemed sufficient if it fairly informs the respondent of the charges against him/her so that the respondent is able to prepare a defense. Written notification shall be given of the place and of the time within which the respondent shall file his/her answer, which time shall not be less than 15 days from the date of service of the complaint. Notice shall be given that a decision by default may be rendered against the respondent in the event he/she fails to file an answer.

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