§ 29.1 - Purpose and scope.

(a) The purpose of this part is to implement the Board's authority under the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act, Public Law 103-283, sec. 312, 108 Stat. 1443 (July 22, 1994). That act authorizes the Board to adjudicate certain claims of discrimination and retaliation brought by employees of the Architect of the Capitol. The rules contained in this part establish the procedures to be followed by:

(1) Employees of the Architect of the Capitol in pursuing discrimination and retaliation claims before the Board;

(2) The Architect of the Capitol in its dealings with the Board; and

(3) The Board in carrying out its responsibilities under the Architect of the Capitol Human Resources Act.

(b) In considering any procedural matter not specifically addressed by these rules, the Board will be guided, but not bound, by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.