# 22 CFR § 18.9: Contents of complaint

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 18.9
- **Heading:** Contents of complaint
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 18—REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST > Subpart C—Administrative Enforcement Proceedings

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 18.1 § 18.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.2 § 18.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.3 § 18.3 Director General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.4 § 18.4 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.5 § 18.5 Interpretative standards; advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.6 § 18.6 Authority to prohibit appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.7 § 18.7 Report of violation by a former employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.8 § 18.8 Institution of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.9 § 18.9 Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.10 § 18.10 Service of complaint and other papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.11 § 18.11 Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.12 § 18.12 Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.13 § 18.13 Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.14 § 18.14 Hearing examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.14.md)

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