# 45 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026): How the Board operates

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** How the Board operates
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Part 16: PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENTAL GRANT APPEALS BOARD / § 16.5: § 16.5   How the Board operates.

## Text

(a) The Board's professional staff consists of a Chair (who is also a Board member) and full- and part-time Board members, all appointed by the Secretary; and a staff of employees and consultants who are attorneys or persons from other relevant disciplines, such as accounting.
(b) The Chair will assign a Board member to have lead responsibility for each case (the “presiding Board member”). The presiding Board member will conduct the conference or hearing, if one is held. Each decision of the Board is issued by the presiding Board member and two other Board members.
(c) The Board staff assists the presiding Board member, and may request information from the parties; conduct telephone conference calls to request information, to clarify issues, or to schedule events; and assist in developing decisions and other documents in a case.
(d) The Chair will assure that no Board or staff member will participate in a case where his or her impartiality could reasonably be questioned.
(e) The Board's powers and responsibilities are set forth in § 16.13.

## Nearby sections

- [45 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   What this part does.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_1.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.2 (2026) § 16.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_2.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   When these procedures become available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_3.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.4 (2026) § 16.4   Summary of procedures below.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_4.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   How the Board operates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_5.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026) § 16.6   Who represents the parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_6.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   The first steps in the appeal process: The notice of appeal and the Board's response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_7.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   The next step in the appeal process: Preparation of an appeal file and written argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_8.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   How the Board will promote development of the record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_9.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026) § 16.10   Using a conference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_10.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_11.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.12 (2026) § 16.12   The expedited process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_12.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.13 (2026) § 16.13   Powers and responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_13.md)
- [45 C.F.R. § 16.14 (2026) § 16.14   How Board review is limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P16_S16_14.md)

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