22 CFR § 18.18 - Proposed findings and conclusions.

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title: "22 CFR § 18.18 - Proposed findings and conclusions."
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part_name: "REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST"
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# 18.18 Proposed findings and conclusions.

Except in cases where the respondent has failed to answer the complaint or where a party has failed to appear at the hearing, the hearing examiner, prior to making his/her decision, shall afford the parties a reasonable opportunity to submit proposed findings and conclusions and supporting reasons therefor.