; (B) (i) up to 15 days to respond orally or in writing to such proposed suspension if the employee is assigned in the United States; or (ii) up to 30 days to respond orally or in writing to such proposed suspension if the employee is assigned outside of the United States; (C) representation by an attorney or other representative, at the employee’s own expense; (D) a written decision, including the specific reasons for such decision, as soon as practicable; (E) a process through which the employee may submit an appeal to the Director of the Peace Corps not later than 10 business days after the issuance of a written decision; and (F) a final decision personally rendered by the Director of the Peace Corps not later than 30 days after the receipt of such appeal. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a final decision under paragraph (2)(F) shall be final and not subject to further review. (4) If the Director fails to establish misconduct by an employee under paragraph (1) and no disciplinary action is taken against such employee based upon the alleged grounds for the suspension, the employee shall be entitled to reinstatement, back pay, full benefits, and reimbursement of attorney fees of up to $20,000. . 16. Oceania Peace Corps partnerships (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Peace Corps shall submit a report to Congress containing strategies for reasonably and safely expanding the number of Peace Corps volunteers in the Indo-Pacific countries of Oceania, with the goals of— (1) expanding the presence of the Peace Corps to all currently feasible locations in the Indo-Pacific countries of Oceania