# 5 CFR § 1201.25: Content of agency response

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.25

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1201.25
- **Heading:** Content of agency response
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER II—MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES > PART 1201—PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES > Subpart B—Procedures for Appellate Cases > Appeal of Agency Action › Pleadings

## Text

The agency response to an appeal must contain the following:
(a) The name of the appellant and of the agency whose action the appellant is appealing;
(b) A statement identifying the agency action taken against the appellant and stating the reasons for taking the action;
(c) All documents contained in the agency record of the action;
(d) Designation of and signature by the authorized agency representative; and
(e) Any other documents or responses requested by the Board.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1201.11 § 1201.11 Scope and policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.11.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.12 § 1201.12 Revocation, amendment, or waiver of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.12.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.13 § 1201.13 Appeals by Board employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.13.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.14 § 1201.14 Electronic filing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.14.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.21 § 1201.21 Notice of appeal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.21.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.22 § 1201.22 Filing an appeal and responses to appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.22.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.23 § 1201.23 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.23.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.24 § 1201.24 Content of an appeal; right to hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.24.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.25 § 1201.25 Content of agency response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.25.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.26 § 1201.26 Service of pleadings and response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.26.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.27 § 1201.27 Class appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.27.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.28 § 1201.28 Case suspension procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.28.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.29 § 1201.29 Dismissal without prejudice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.29.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.31 § 1201.31 Representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.31.md)

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