Illinois Administrative Code

Section 260.700 Criteria for Review a) The Joint Committee will consider the following criteria in its review of a complaint based upon existing rules: 1) Substantive A) Does the agency have legal authority for the rules? B) Does the agency have rulemaking authority? C) Do the ru…

Section 260.800 Hearing by the Committee (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 21687, effective May 1, 1987)

Section 260.900 Objection; Recommendation a) Objection or Recommendation to Existing Rule 1) Objection A) If the Joint Committee finds that the rule does not meet one or more of the criteria in Section 260.700(a) of this Part, the Joint Committee may object to the rule pursuant t…

Section 260.950 Failure to Object or Issue Recommendation The failure of the Joint Committee to issue an objection or recommendation to an existing rule or agency rule not promulgated pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to imply approval of the rule or policy by the Joint …

Section 260.EXHIBIT A Certification of Objection to Existing Rules or Policies JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CERTIFICATION OF OBJECTION TO EXISTING RULES OR POLICIES I, (Director's name), Executive Director of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, being first dul…

Section 260.ILLUSTRATION I Agency Response to Joint Committee Objection to Existing Rules (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 21687, effective May 1, 1987)

Section 300.100 Purpose Pursuant to Section 5-30 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (Act) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, par. 1005-30), the Business Development Bureau (Bureau) of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (Department) has the responsibility of p…

Section 300.200 Definitions "Impact" is the effect on small businesses resulting from rulemaking implemented by a state agency. This includes, but is not limited to, rulemaking pertaining to licensing/registration/permitting and grant/loan application processes. "Interested perso…

Section 300.300 Procedures (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 17 Ill. Reg. 1511, effective January 26, 1993)

Section 300.400 Analysis Procedures a) The Secretary of State shall provide the Bureau with a copy of all proposed rulemakings. Whenever the Bureau believes that an analysis is warranted or whenever requested to do so by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) or an in…

Section 300.APPENDIX A Business Impact Analysis (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 17 Ill. Reg. 1511, effective January 26, 1993)

Section 552.10 Service of Process Upon the Secretary of State The following procedure for substitute service of process upon the Secretary of State shall apply for the specific statute cited. The specific department of the Office of the Secretary of State stated in this Section s…

Section 552.20 Filing of Miscellaneous Documents with the Secretary of State Record of appointments, oaths of office, certificates of compliance, and other documents required or permitted by the Illinois Constitution, statutes or rules, to be filed with the Secretary of State (no…

Section 552.30 Initiating, Conducting and Completing Investigations and Lobbyist Sexual Harassment Reviews a) The Office of Inspector General (OIG) will conduct all investigations in a professional and thorough manner. Investigations shall be properly documented and shall be subm…

Section 553.10 Applicability This Part shall set forth the minimum qualifications of formal, informal, and safety responsibility (SR) hearing officers for the Department of Administrative Hearings.

Section 553.20 Definitions "Chairperson" means the chairperson of the Illinois Medical Advisory Board. "Department" means the Department of Administrative Hearings, Office of the Secretary of State. "Formal Hearing Officer" means any person designated by the Secretary to preside …

Section 553.30 Formal Hearing Officer Qualifications a) Every hearing officer presiding over formal hearings must meet the following educational and/or experience requirements: 1) The completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in pre-law, psychology, communi…

Section 553.40 Informal Hearing Officer Qualifications a) Every hearing officer presiding over informal hearings must meet the following educational and/or experience requirements. 1) Possess the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) year…

Section 553.50 SR Hearing Officer Qualifications a) Every hearing officer presiding over SR hearings must meet the following educational and/or experience requirements: 1) Possess the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of three (3) years of colle…

Section 553.60 Disqualification of Hearing Officers a) formal hearing officers: handled in accordance with the provisions found at 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1001.100(b). b) sr hearing officers: handled in accordance with the provisions found at 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1001.220(f). c) informal …

Section 565.20 Purpose Pursuant to Section 3A-30 of the Act [5 ILCS 420/3A-30], this Part shall apply to any appointees to a board, commission, authority, or task force authorized or created by State law or by executive order of the Governor, and to those persons notified by the …

Section 565.30 Definitions "Act" means the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act [5 ILCS 420]. "Appointee" means any person appointed to a board, commission, authority, or task force authorized or created by State law. "Department" means the Secretary of State Index Department. "Discl…

Section 565.35 Disclosure of Interest in State Contracts by Appointees a) Every appointee required to disclose contractual interests under Section 565.20 shall file a disclosure report approved by the Secretary of State upon appointment. 1) Copies of official forms may be obtaine…

Section 565.40 Requests For Extensions a) All requests for extensions shall be submitted in writing to the Secretary of State Index Department at 111 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois 62756. Requests shall include any documentation in support of the filer's reason, includin…

Section 565.50 Reasons For Which Extensions Will Be Granted The Department will extend the filing deadline for 30 days, or longer if the Department deems a longer period is required by the circumstances, beyond the filer's due date for the following reasons: a) Death or hospitali…

Section 565.60 Reasons For Which Extensions Will Not Be Granted The Department will not extend the filing deadline for the following reasons: a) Filer delegated the duty to an individual who failed to file on behalf of the filer for any reason; b) Filer claims that the Statement …

Section 565.70 Failure to File Upon Receipt of Extension Statements of Economic Interests not filed within the extended filing period shall be subject to the statutory penalties of: a) $15 for forms filed within 15 days after the extended filing deadline; b) $15, plus $100 per da…

Section 565.APPENDIX A Disclosure of Appointee Interest in State Contracts DISCLOSURE OF APPOINTEE INTEREST IN STATE CONTRACTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE Secretary of State Index Department − Ethics Section 111 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62756 Appointee's Name: Mail…

Section 570.10 Definitions "Electronic document" means data transmitted to the Secretary of State through an electronic medium including, but not limited to, disks, tapes, and the internet. "Facsimile document" means a paper document transmitted to the Secretary of State via facs…

Section 570.20 Accepted Electronic and Facsimile Documents Each department within the Office of the Secretary of State has the authority to determine which of its documents may be filed electronically (and the appropriate electronic medium) or by facsimile.

Section 570.30 Where to Send Electronic or Facsimile Filings Electronic and facsimile documents shall be transmitted to the appropriate department within the Office of the Secretary of State.

Section 570.40 Duties of Electronic and Facsimile Filers Electronic and facsimile filers shall ensure that documents are filed in sufficient time to meet statutory deadlines. The receipt date of the electronic or facsimile transmission will constitute the receipt date of the docu…

Section 570.50 Payment of Fees The filer is responsible for the payment of any fees to the Secretary of State in relation to the electronic or facsimile document. A document required to be accompanied by a fee may not be deemed accepted or filed until payment is received.

Section 570.55 Acceptable Electronic Payment The following electronic payment methods may be used for electronic or facsimile documents requiring the attachment of fees: a) Automated Clearing House; b) Payment Cards; or c) Money Wire.

Section 570.60 Retention of Records Persons who file documents with the Secretary of State via facsimile or electronically shall maintain paper or electronic records for the time periods required by the statute under which the document is filed.

Section 605.10 Jurisdiction a) The jurisdiction of the Inspector General is to investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of the Act or violations of other related laws or rules involving employe…

Section 605.15 Complaint Form The Inspector General shall prescribe and make available a complaint form.

Section 605.20 Referral to the Appropriate Entity If the Inspector General receives a complaint form or other information that alleges misconduct of an officer or employee outside his or her jurisdiction, and referral to another agency is agreed to in writing by the person filing…

Section 605.25 Referral to Law Enforcement Agencies When it appears that a case may warrant criminal investigation, the Inspector General may immediately refer the allegation to an appropriate federal, State or local law enforcement agency or State Attorney General. Cases eligibl…

Section 605.30 Opening an Investigative File a) An investigative file shall be opened upon receipt of a complaint form meeting the requirements of this Part. Multiple complaint forms that relate to the same alleged acts of misconduct may be consolidated for purposes of investigat…

Section 605.40 Investigations a) Investigations shall commence upon the opening of an investigation file. b) The Inspector General shall have the discretion to determine whether reasonable cause exists to warrant the opening of an investigative file and to determine the appropria…

Section 605.5 Definitions "Act" means the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act [5 ILCS 430]. "Employee" means any person employed full-time, part-time, or pursuant to a contract and whose employment duties are subject to the direction and control of an employer with regard to…

Section 605.50 Summary Report a) If the Inspector General, upon conclusion of an investigation, determines that reasonable cause exists to believe that a violation has occurred, then the Inspector General shall issue a summary report of the investigation. The report shall be deli…

Section 605.60 Cooperation in Investigations a) It is the duty of every employee under the jurisdiction of the Inspector General to cooperate with the Inspector General in any investigation undertaken pursuant to the Act. Failure to cooperate with an investigation of the Inspecto…

Section 605.70 Confidentiality a) The identity of any individual providing information or reporting any possible or alleged misconduct to the Inspector General shall be kept confidential and may be disclosed only on an as-needed basis, including for referrals to other Inspectors …

Section 626.10 Meetings of the Commission a) Ethics Commission meetings shall be held each January and throughout the year as needed. b) The Chairperson or any two members of the Ethics Commission may call a Special Meeting of the Ethics Commission. c) The regular meetings of the…

Section 626.20 Committees The members of the Ethics Commission, by resolution, may create one or more committees and appoint members of the Ethics Commission or others to serve on the Committees. Each Committee shall have three or more members who shall serve at the pleasure of t…

Section 626.30 Informal Action by Committee Members An action may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all of the Committee members with respect to the subject matter. All approvals of the action taken and evidencing …

Section 626.40 Telephonic Meetings Members may attend meetings by telephone or video conference, so long as at least three of the members of the Ethics Commission are physically present at the time and place designated for the meeting. Members should notify the Chairperson, or th…

Section 626.5 Ethics Commission Members and Terms of Office a) The Office of the Comptroller's Ethics Commission (Ethics Commission) shall consist of seven commissioners appointed by the Comptroller of the State of Illinois. No more than four of the seven appointees shall be of t…