(a)
A violation of the regulations in this part by an employee or special Government employee may be cause for disciplinary action in addition to any penalty prescribed by Federal statute or regulation, except for active duty officers or enlisted members of the Armed Forces detailed to the Board in which cases disciplinary actions may be effected against such military personnel by the parent military service. Disciplinary action may take the form of a warning, suspension, demotion, or removal, depending upon the gravity of the offense.
(b)
Any employee or special Government employee who is charged with a violation of the regulations in this part shall be provided an opportunity to explain the violation, or appearance of violation, to the charging authority. The charging authority shall be the Managing Director of the Board.
(c)
When, after consideration of the explanation, the charging authority decides that disciplinary action is not required, he may take appropriate remedial action. Remedial action may include, but is not limited to:
(1)
Changes in assigned duties;
(2)
Divestment by the employee or special Government employee of any financial interest that conflicts, or appears to conflict, with the performance of his official duties; or
(3)
Disqualification for a particular assignment.
(d)
Remedial or disciplinary action shall be effected in accordance with any applicable laws, Executive orders, and regulations.
[40 FR 30239, July 17, 1975, as amended at 41 FR 39758, Sept. 16, 1976]