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1
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The head of each District Government Department shall be required to take what form of action to assure equal opportunity ?

A

Affirmative

2
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who shall recommend changes in policy designed to eliminate discriminatory practices?

A

EEO Director

3
Q

From the Bulletin Book

T/F The head of each district agency shall be required to take affirmative action within that department to assure equal opportunity in every aspect of employment

A

TRUE

4
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who shall investigate complaints of alleged discrimination in personnel matters from employees who contend they have been discriminated against?

A

EEO Director

5
Q

From the Bulletin Book

How many days does an employee of the District Government have to consult an EEO Counselor?

A

180

6
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Each District agency shall make reasonable accomodation for employees who observe the sabbath on a day other than Sunday when?

A

When that accomodation can be made without undue disruption to the buisness of the agency.

7
Q

From the Bulletin Book

How long does the EEO Counselor have to conduct a final interview with the complainant?

A

21 calendar days

8
Q

From the Bulletin Book

If the matter has not been resloved by the EEO Counselor at the final interview how many calendar days does that individual have to file a formal complaint with the Director EEO?

A

15

9
Q

From the Bulletin Book

After how many days will complaints be deemed untimely and dismissed?

A

15

10
Q

From the Bulletin Book

If a final interview is not conducted the complainant may file a formal complaint to the director, EEO within how many days after the date on which the matter was brought to the attention of the EEO Counselor?

A

60

11
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The EEO Director has how many days to serve the respondent a copy of an amendment?

A

5 work days

12
Q

From the Bulletin Book

What office investigates complaints?

A

Office of Human Rights

13
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The investigator assigned to a case is authorized to________and require that the statement of a witness shall be under oath or affirmation without a____________

A

administer oaths; pledge of confidence

14
Q

From the Bulletin Book

To whom must the Director,EEO furnish copies of the investigative file?

A

the complainant, complainant’s representative, appropriate agency EEO Officer/agency head

15
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who bears the cost of reproduction of the investigative file?

A

The department or agency in which the complaint arose

16
Q

From the Bulletin Book

To whom must the investigator submit his findings to?

A

the Director, EEO

17
Q

From the Bulletin Book

What must be the investigator’s statement consist of?

A

proposed findings of fact, conclusions and recommendations

18
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Under what statute do the Director, EEO and hearing officer obtain their powers?

A

Act of July 1, 1902 and Section 3 of D.C. Law 3-109

19
Q

From the Bulletin Book

_______The Director, EEO may review the investigative file

A

At any time

20
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Every effort shall be made to adjust a complaint________

A

Informally

21
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The terms of the adjusment shall be________and made part of__________

A

reduced to writing; the complaint file

22
Q

From the Bulletin Book

A copy of the terms of adjustment shall be given to whom?

A

agency EEO Officer and the complainant/complainant’s representative

23
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The Director, EEO may, after investigative efforts determine whether__________exists

A

reasonable cause

24
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Reasobale cause shall be based on and limited to_________

A

evidence obtained by the office

25
Q

From the Bulletin Book

How many days does the respondent agency have to notify the Director, EEo of its decision to enter into conciliation?

A

15 calender days

26
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who can made a summary determination is no adjustment is agreed upon?

A

Director, EEO

27
Q

From the Bulletin Book

To whom may the Director, EEO issue an order to in making a summary determination?

A

the department head

28
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Appropriate remedial actions consist of______?

A

hiring, reinstatement, recession of adverse action, awayr of compensatory credits

29
Q

From the Bulletin Book

The Director, EEO may dismiss a complaint for lack of ________?

A

reasonable cause

30
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Within how many days must a party request reconsideration or reopening of the case?

A

15 days

31
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Complainants have the right to a _______ __________ before an ______ ________ ________

A

formal hearing; independent hearing exainer

32
Q

From the Bulletin Book

How must the Director, EEO inform parties of a hearing?

A

in writing

33
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Hearings shall be held by a ___________ _________ _______

A

qualified hearing examiner

34
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who is to notify parties that a hearing is to be held?

A

Director, EEO

35
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who selects the hearing examiner?

A

Director, EEO

36
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who is allowed to issue subpoenas for a hearing?

A

Hearing Examiner

37
Q

From the Bulletin Book

During a hearing, who determines the admissibility of evidence and testimony?

A

Hearing Examiner

38
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who determines whether a hearing will be open to the public?

A

Hearing Examiner

39
Q

From the Bulletin Book

What must the Hearing Examiner do befpre scheduling a hearing?

A

Review the complaint file

40
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who schedules the hearing?

A

Hearing Examiner

41
Q

From the Bulletin Book

Who provides the space and services necessary for the hearing?

A

Director, EEO