(a) Where a complaint is not timely filed or, except as described in § 1603.102(e), fails to state a claim under this part, the Commission shall dismiss the complaint.

(b) Written notice of dismissal pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section shall be issued to the complainant and the respondent. The Commission hereby delegates authority to dismiss complaints to the Director, Office of Field Programs or the Director's designees, and to District Directors or their designees.

(c) A complainant who is dissatisfied with a dismissal issued pursuant to this section may appeal to the Commission in accordance with the procedures in subpart C of this part.