# 5 C.F.R. § 1210.2 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 1210.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter II: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD / Part 1210: PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR AN APPEAL OF A REMOVAL OR TRANSFER OF A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / § 1210.2: § 1210.2   Definitions.

## Text

(a) The term
employee covered by this part
means an individual career appointee as that term is defined in 5 U.S.C. 3132(a)(4) or an individual who occupies an administrative or executive position and is appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7306(a) or 7401(1). (38 U.S.C. 713(a) and (g)).
(b) The term
administrative judge
means a person experienced in hearing appeals and assigned by the Board to hold a hearing and decide an appeal arising under this part. (38 U.S.C. 713(e)(1)).
(c) The term
response file
means all documents and evidence the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or designee, used in making the decision to remove or transfer an employee covered by this part. It also may include any additional documents or evidence that the agency would present in support of the Secretary's determination in the event that an appeal is filed.
(d) The term
misconduct
includes neglect of duty, malfeasance, or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function. (38 U.S.C. 713(g)(2)).
(e) The term
transfer
means the transfer of an employee covered by this part to a General Schedule position. (38 U.S.C. 713(a)(1)(B)).
[79 FR 48943, Aug. 19, 2014, as amended at 79 FR 49423, Aug. 21, 2014]

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.1 (2026) § 1210.1   Authority to issue decisions under this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_1.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.2 (2026) § 1210.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_2.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.3 (2026) § 1210.3   Application of practices and procedures to appeals filed under this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_3.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.4 (2026) § 1210.4   Waiver of MSPB regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_4.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.5 (2026) § 1210.5   Determination of the Secretary effecting a removal or transfer; required notice of expedited procedures; initial disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_5.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.6 (2026) § 1210.6   Electronic filing procedures; expedited filing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_6.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.7 (2026) § 1210.7   Filing an appeal and a response to an appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_7.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.8 (2026) § 1210.8   Stay requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_8.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.9 (2026) § 1210.9   Disclosures of information required with initial appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_9.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.10 (2026) § 1210.10   Representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_10.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.11 (2026) § 1210.11   Initial status conference; scheduling the hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_11.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.12 (2026) § 1210.12   Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_12.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.13 (2026) § 1210.13   Deadlines for filing motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_13.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1210.14 (2026) § 1210.14   Sanctions for failure to meet deadlines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1210_S1210_14.md)

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