Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?:
Either
Are private parties permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as a private party representative?:
Either
Is the agency permitted to have representation at appeal hearings?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Who may serve as an agency representative?:
Attorney
Are ex parte contacts prohibited?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Regulations/rules of practice for appeal hearings (please include CFR citations):
5 CFR 2324, Subpart D
Other published guidance for appeal hearings (if any):
https://www.flra.gov/CIP
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?:
Three
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?:
No
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
Adjudication Officer
Do agency regulations or guidance provide time limits for issuance of final decisions on appellate cases?:
No
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?:
Yes (All Types of Cases)
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?:
Yes
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?:
Yes (All Decisions)
Do agency regulations/rules of practice specify the contents of the administrative record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Do agency regulations/rules of practice provide for closure of the record on appeals heard by this office?:
No
Information About Appeal Officer:
Adjudication Officer Title | Are persons in this position subject to performance evaluation? | Are persons in this position employed full-time as adjudication officers? | If "No", briefly describe other duties: | Are persons in this position subject to quality control measures or production goals? |
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Authority | No | No | "The Authority adjudicates unfair labor practices disputes, issues raised by representation petitions, exceptions to grievance arbitration awards, and resolves negotiability disputes raised by the parties during collective bargaining. . . . [T]he Authority also assists Federal agencies and unions in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the Statute through statutory training of parties." See http://www.flra.gov/authority | No |
For Fiscal Year 2013, please provide the following annual ADR statistics:
Supplementary Caseload Statistics by Case Type:
Verified by Agency:
Not verified