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Agency Scheme: 
CNCSTERM0003
Level: 
Appeal Level One
ADJUDICATION STRUCTURE
Appeals: Basic Structure
Appeal Office (local name): 
Department of the Chief Executive Officer
Appeal Office (global name): 
Corporation for National and Community Service: Department of the Chief Executive Officer
Appeal Officer #1 (Title): 
Chief Executive Officer
Appeal Officer #2 (Title): 
Designee
Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions issued by this appellate office?: 
No
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure: 
Appeal proceedings in which providing existing grant recipient with an opportunity to seek review of adverse hearing-level decision relating to: (a) termination of AmeriCorps*VISTA, National Senior Center Corps, or other specified program grant or contract based on serious failure to comply with program requirements. (45 CFR Part 1206, Subpt. A; see also 45 CFR pts, 2551, 2552, 2553); (b) discrimination complaints by volunteers (Part 1225); or (c) imposition of civil penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (PFCRA) (45 CFR Part 2554).
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - General Information
Which party (or parties) is/are permitted to file appeals with this office?: 
Private Party
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): 
45 CFR 1206.1-8(e) (termination of grant funding), 1225.9(b) (volunteer discrimination complaints), 2554.43 - 2554.46 (PFCRA)
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Hearing Procedure
What types of hearings are permitted on appeals adjudicated by this office?: 
Written (Document-Only) Hearing
In-Person
How is the type of hearing selected for appeals heard by this office?: 
By Agency
How many appeal officers preside at each hearing?: 
One
Is factual development permitted at the appellate hearing as a means of supplementing the record from below?: 
No
Can third-parties submit amicus briefs and/or evidence?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Post-Hearing Procedure
Who typically drafts final decisions on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
Adjudication Officer
Who has authority to issue 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?: 
Yes (All Types of Cases)
If "Yes," please specify these time limit(s): 
CNCS provide that: "Every reasonable effort shall be made to complete the review by the CEO or his designee within 30 days of receipt by the CEO of the recipient's request [for appeal]. The CEO or his designee may however extend this period of time if he determines that additional time is necessary for an adequate review." (45 CFR 1206.1-8(e))
Is judicial review available after issuance of a final decision on appellate cases adjudicated by this office?: 
No
PROCESS & PROCEDURE - Case Management
How are claims/cases processed at this appellate office?: 
First-In/First-Out Basis
Does the agency permit web-based electronic filing of briefs or other documents in cases adjudicated by this appellate office?: 
No
Are final decisions issued by this appellate office published and/or posted on the agency website?: 
No
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
ADR: General Information
Is ADR available at one or more points for appellate cases heard by this office?: 
No
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified