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32 CFR 536.57: Who should negotiate.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 32—National Defense
- Subtitle A—Department of Defense
- CHAPTER V—DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
- SUBCHAPTER B—CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS
- PART 536—CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES
- Subpart B—Investigation and Processing of Claims
An AAO or, when delegated additional authority, an ACO or a CPO, has authority to settle claims in an amount exceeding the monetary authority delegated by regulation. It is DA policy to delegate USARCS authority, on a case-by-case basis, to an ACO or a CPO possessing the appropriate ability and experience. Only an attorney should negotiate with a claimant's attorney. Negotiations with unrepresented claimants may be conducted by a non-attorney, under the supervision of an attorney. For further discussion see DA Pam 27-162, paragraph 2-65.
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