Foreign Service Grievance Board

Foreign Service Grievance Board Type: Government Parent organization: U.S. Department of State Employees: Executive: Charles M. Carron, Chairperson Budget: Address: Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 Website: https://www.fsgb.gov/ Creation Legislation: [[22 U.S.C. § 4135]] Wikipedia: Foreign Service Grievance Board

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Mission To review and resolve grievances from members of the U.S. Foreign Service in an independent, fair, and expeditious manner. The Board ensures that grievances are handled with due process and respect for the rights of Foreign Service members.

Services Grievance Resolution; Hearings; Advisory Opinions

Regulations

Foreign Service Grievance Board (FSGB) is an independent body within the U.S. Department of State established to adjudicate grievances filed by members of the Foreign Service, including issues related to employment conditions, disciplinary actions, and other personnel matters.

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Mission

The Foreign Service Grievance Board's mission is to provide an impartial forum for resolving disputes within the Foreign Service community, ensuring that grievances are reviewed and adjudicated in a manner that respects the legal rights and protections of Foreign Service members. By offering a fair and transparent grievance process, FSGB helps maintain morale, integrity, and professionalism within the Foreign Service.

Parent organization

FSGB operates under the U.S. Department of State, although it functions independently to ensure impartiality in its decisions.

Legislation

The FSGB was established by 22 U.S.C. § 4135 under the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

Partners

FSGB collaborates with various entities within the Department of State and other foreign affairs agencies but does not have listed external partners.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees for FSGB isn't publicly detailed.

Organization structure

• The '**Board**' itself consists of independent members, with at least five members at any given time, including a chairperson. They are distinguished citizens known for their integrity.
• **Panels** or individual members can be designated by the chairperson to handle specific cases, particularly for hearings within the U.S.

List of programs

• Grievance Hearings
• Issuance of Advisory Opinions
• Mediation for Dispute Resolution

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget figures for FSGB are not publicly available.

Leader

Charles M. Carron serves as the Chairperson of the Foreign Service Grievance Board.

Services provided

The FSGB provides a grievance procedure where members of the Foreign Service can challenge decisions affecting their employment. Services include conducting hearings, issuing decisions on grievances, and occasionally providing advisory opinions on matters related to Foreign Service regulations and practices.

Regulations overseen

While not overseeing regulations per se, the FSGB interprets and applies the laws and regulations pertinent to Foreign Service employment, including the Foreign Service Act, to adjudicate grievances.

Headquarters address

Harry S Truman Building, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Website

https://www.fsgb.gov/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Foreign Service Grievance Board.

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