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5 CFR 1210.19: Bench decisions.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 5—Administrative Personnel
- CHAPTER II—MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD
- SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES
- PART 1210—PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES FOR AN APPEAL OF A REMOVAL OR TRANSFER OF A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE EMPLOYEE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
(a) General. The administrative judge may issue a bench decision at the close of the hearing. A bench decision is effective when issued.
(b) Transcription of bench decision. A transcribed copy of the decision will be prepared by the court reporter under the administrative judge's supervision to memorialize the oral decision. The official issuance of a bench decision is the date the administrative judge announces the decision and not the date the administrative judge signs the transcription.
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