[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 29, Volume 4] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 29CFR1603.303] [Page 193] TITLE 29--LABOR CHAPTER XIV--EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION PART 1603_PROCEDURES FOR PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION Subpart C_Appeals Sec. 1603.303 Briefs on appeal. (a) The appellant shall file a brief or other written statement within 30 days after the appeal is filed, unless the Commission otherwise directs. (b) All other parties may file briefs or other written statements within 30 days of service of the appellant's brief or statement. (c) Every brief or statement shall contain a statement of facts and a section setting forth the party's legal arguments. Any brief or statement in support of the appeal shall contain arguments or evidence that tend to establish that the dismissal, order or decision: (1) Is not supported by substantial evidence; (2) Contains an erroneous interpretation of law, regulation or material fact, or misapplication of established policy; (3) Contains a prejudicial error of procedure; or (4) Involves a substantial question of law or policy. (d) Appellate briefs shall not exceed 50 pages in length. (e) Filing and service of the appeal and appellate briefs shall be made in accordance with Sec. 1603.209.