[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR18.9]

[Page 96]
 
                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 18--REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart C--Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
 
Sec. 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.