6 CFR § 13.11 - Referral of Complaint and answer to the Presiding Officer.

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title: "6 CFR § 13.11 - Referral of Complaint and answer to the Presiding Officer."
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# 13.11 Referral of Complaint and answer to the Presiding Officer.

Upon receipt of an answer, the Reviewing Official will refer the matter to an Presiding Officer by filing the Complaint and answer in accordance with § 13.26.