[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 3, Parts 1200 to end]
[Revised as of January 1, 1999]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR2423.7]

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                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
 CHAPTER XIV--FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY, GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE 
  FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY AND FEDERAL SERVICE IMPASSES PANEL
 
PART 2423--UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS--Table of Contents
 
   Subpart A--Filing, Investigating, Resolving, and Acting on Charges
 
Sec. 2423.7  Alternative case processing procedure.

    (a) Alternative case processing procedure. The Region may utilize an 
alternative case processing procedure to assist the parties in resolving 
their unfair labor practice dispute, if the parties voluntarily agree, 
by facilitating a problem-solving approach, rather than initially 
investigating the particular facts and determining the merits of the 
charge.
    (b) No evidence is taken. The purpose of the alternative case 
processing procedure is to resolve the underlying unfair labor practice 
dispute without determining the merits of the charge. The role of the 
agent is to assist the parties in that endeavor by facilitating a 
solution rather than conducting an investigation. No testimonial or 
documentary evidence or positions on the merits of the charge shall be 
gathered during the alternative case processing procedure or entered 
into the case file.
    (c) Investigation is not waived. If the parties are unable to 
resolve the dispute, the Region conducts an investigation on the merits 
of the charge. The agent who is involved in the alternative case 
processing procedure shall not be involved in any subsequent 
investigation on the merits of the charge, unless the parties and the 
Regional Director agree otherwise.