If the member refuses to sign the counseling sheet, when does the appeal period begin?

• A. Date the counseling sheet was signed
• B. Date the unit representative signs the refusal to sign statement
• C. Date the member signs the counseling sheet
• D. Date of the disputed evaluation report

Answer: (B)

When a member refuses to sign the counseling sheet, the appeal period starts on the date the unit representative signs the refusal to sign statement. This official signature documents that the member was informed and chose not to acknowledge it in writing, providing a verifiable start time for the appeal window. The other dates don’t start the clock in this scenario: the member’s signature date isn’t available due to the refusal, the counseling sheet’s signing date by the member isn’t applicable, and the date of the disputed evaluation report isn’t related to when the appeal period begins.