22 CFR § 18.9 - Contents of complaint.

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title: "22 CFR § 18.9 - Contents of complaint."
title_number: 22
title_name: "Foreign Relations"
section_number: "18.9"
section_name: "Contents of complaint."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF STATE"
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part_name: "REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST"
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authority: "18 U.S.C. 207, as amended, 92 Stat. 1864."
regulatory_source: "46 FR 2608, Jan. 12, 1981, unless otherwise noted."
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# 18.9 Contents of complaint.

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.