Unless required by law or these regulations, no answer to the appeal need be filed. If an answer is filed prior to the hearing, a copy thereof shall be mailed by the Director of the Department of Personnel Administration to the appellant. If no answer is filed and none is required, every material allegation of the appeal is in issue.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19815.4(d) and 19816, Government Code. Reference: Section 19815.4, Government Code.

History

1. Amendment of Note filed 2-9-2004; operative 2-9-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 7).