§ 955.20 (Rule 20) Representation of the parties.

(a) The term appellant means a party that has filed an appeal with the Board. Only the following individuals may represent appellants:

(1) Attorneys at law duly licensed in any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or in the District of Columbia may represent any party. Attorneys must register in the Board's electronic filing system and file a notice of appearance. The notice of appearance must include an email address, mailing address, and telephone number for the attorneys. Attorneys must also state the jurisdiction where they are licensed to practice law.

(2) Individual appellants may represent themselves.

(3) Officers of a corporation may represent the corporation.

(4) Members of a partnership or joint venture may represent that entity.

(b) The term respondent means the United States Postal Service or the Postal Regulatory Commission. Government attorneys must be licensed to practice law in a state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Government attorneys must register in the Board's electronic filing system and file a notice of appearance. The notice of appearance must include an email address, mailing address, and telephone number for the attorneys. Attorneys must also state the jurisdiction where they are licensed to practice law.

(c) References to the contractor, appellant, contracting officer, respondent, and parties include respective counsel for the parties, provided an appropriate notice of appearance has been filed. Self-represented parties or attorneys representing either party must inform the Board promptly of any change in their email address, mailing address, or telephone number.