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7 <br /> . IV. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION <br /> A. Both the FEPA and EEOC shall make available for <br /> inspection and copying to appropriate officials from the <br /> other Agency any information which may assist each Agency <br /> in carrying out its responsibilities. Such information <br /> shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, <br /> investigative files, conciliation agreements, staffing <br /> information, case management printouts, charge processing <br /> documentation, and any other material and data as may be <br /> related to the processing of dual-filed charges or <br /> administration of the contract. The Agency accepting <br /> information agrees to comply with any confidentiality <br /> requirements imposed on the agency providing the <br /> information. With respect to all information obtained <br /> from EEOC, the FEPA agrees to observe the confidentiality <br /> provisions of Title VII, ADEA, EPA, and ADA. <br /> B. In order to expedite the resolution of charges or <br /> facilitate the working of this Agreement, either Agency <br /> may request or permit personnel of the other Agency to <br /> accompany or to observe its personnel when processing a <br /> charge. <br /> V. RESOLUTION OF CHARGES <br /> A. Both agencies will adhere to the procedures set out in <br /> EEOC's Order 916, Substantial Weight Review Manual, and <br /> the State and Local Handbook. <br /> B. For the purpose of according substantial weight to the <br /> FEPA final finding and order, the FEPA must submit to the <br /> EEOC copies of all documents pertinent to conducting a <br /> substantial weight review; the evaluation will be <br /> designed to determine whether the following items have <br /> been addressed in a manner sufficient to satisfy EEOC <br /> requirements; including, but not limited to: <br /> 1. jurisdictional requirements, <br /> 2. investigation and resolution of all relevant issues <br /> alleging personal harm with appropriate <br /> documentation and using proper theory, <br /> 3. relief, if appropriate, <br /> 4 . mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing compliance <br /> with all terms of conciliation agreements, orders <br /> after public hearing or consent orders to which the <br /> FEPA is a party. <br /> C. In order to be eligible for contract credit and/or <br /> payment, submissions must meet all the substantive and <br /> administrative requirements as stipulated in the <br /> Contracting Principles . <br />