(a) If, after review of the complaint, the Appeals Division determines that the complaint does not meet all filing requirements, the Appeals Division shall notify the Complainant in writing of the reasons for its determination. The Complainant may file an amended complaint within 20 days of receipt of the notice of rejection of the complaint.

(b) Upon acceptance of the complaint or amended complaint, the Appeals Division shall serve the operative complaint on the named Respondents by mailing a copy of the complaint to the legal office, or other designated office, of the appointing power, and to the business address of any individually named respondent.

(c) The provisions of Article 6 of these regulations apply to discrimination complaints accepted by the Appeals Division.