Illinois Administrative Code

Section 2026.105 Summary and Purpose a) This Part states the policy of the Workers' Compensation Commission (Commission) for making its records available for reasonable public inspection while, at the same time, protecting legitimate interests in confidentiality. b) This Part: 1)…

Section 2026.115 Definitions Terms not defined in this Section shall have the same meaning as in the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140]. The following definitions are applicable for purposes of this Part: "Act" means the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act [820 ILCS 305]. "Ch…

Section 2026.205 Records that Will Be Disclosed Upon request meeting the requirements of this Part, the Commission shall disclose to the requester all records requested except that it shall not disclose certain records as provided in Section 2026.215 or 2026.225. Records covered …

Section 2026.215 Records that Will Be Withheld from Disclosure a) For exemptions from FOIA that are stated in FOIA, see Section 7(1) of the Act. b) A record that is not in the possession of the Commission but is in the possession of a party with whom the Commission has contracted…

Section 2026.225 Statutory Exemptions For exemptions from FOIA that are stated in other statutes, see Section 7.5 of the Act.

Section 2026.235 Records Maintained Online a) Notwithstanding any provision of FOIA to the contrary, the Commission is not required to copy a public record that is published on the Commission's website. The Commission shall notify the requestor that the public record is available…

Section 2026.305 Submittal of Requests for Records a) Any request for public records should be submitted in writing to the FOI Officer of the Commission. b) The Commission has one FOI Officer, located in the Chicago office. c) Contact information for each FOI Officer can be found…

Section 2026.315 Information To Be Provided in Requests for Records A request for records should include: a) The complete name, mailing address and telephone number of the requester; b) As specific a description as possible of the records sought. Requests that the Commission cons…

Section 2026.325 Requests for Records for Commercial Purposes a) It is a violation of FOIA for a person to knowingly obtain a record for a commercial purpose without disclosing that it is for a commercial purpose if requested to do so by the Commission. (Section 3.1(c) of FOIA) b…

Section 2026.405 Timeline for Commission Response a) Except as stated in subsection (b) or (c), the Commission will respond to any written request for records within 5 business days after its receipt of the request. Failure to comply with a written request, extend the time for re…

Section 2026.415 Requests for Records that the Commission Considers Unduly Burdensome a) The Commission will fulfill requests calling for all records falling within a category unless compliance with the request would unduly burden the Commission, there is no way to narrow the req…

Section 2026.425 Recurrent Requesters a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Part to the contrary, the Commission will respond to a request from a recurrent requester, as defined in Section 2026.115, within 21 business days after receipt. The response shall: 1) provide to the r…

Section 2026.435 Requests for Records that Require Electronic Retrieval a) A request for records that requires electronic retrieval will be treated the same as any other request for records, with the same timeline and extensions as allowed for other records. b) The Commission wil…

Section 2026.445 Denials of Requests for Records a) The Commission will deny requests for records when: 1) Compliance with the request would unduly burden the Commission, as determined pursuant to Section 2026.415, and the requester has not reduced the request to manageable propo…

Section 2026.455 Requests for Review of Denials − Public Access Counselor a) A person whose request to inspect or copy a record is denied by the Commission may file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor established in the Office of the Attorney General not later t…

Section 2026.465 Circuit Court Review A requester also has the right to file suit for injunctive or declaratory relief in the Circuit Court for Sangamon County or for the county in which the requester resides, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 11 of FOIA.

Section 2026.475 Administrative Review A binding opinion issued by the Attorney General shall be considered a final decision of an administrative agency, for purposes of administrative review under the Administrative Review Law [735 ILCS 5/Art. III]. An action for administrative …

Section 2026.505 Inspection and Copying of Records a) The Commission may make available records for personal inspection at the Commission's headquarters office located at 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, or at another location agreed to by both the Commission and the requester.…

Section 2026.515 Fees for Records a) In accordance with Section 2026.525, unless a fee is otherwise fixed by statute, the Commission will provide copies of records and certifications of records in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Appendix A. b) In calculating its act…

Section 2026.525 Reduction and Waiver of Fees a) Fees may be reduced or waived by the Commission if the requester states the specific purpose for the request and indicates that a waiver or reduction of the fee is in the public interest. In making this determination, the Commissio…

Section 2026.APPENDIX A Fee Schedule for Duplication and Certification of Records TYPE OF DUPLICATION FEE (PER COPY) Paper copy from original, up to and including 50 copies of black and white, letter or legal sized copies No charge Paper copy from original, in excess of 50 copies…

Section 2027.10 Qualifications of Arbitrators Each arbitrator appointed by the Industrial Commission shall meet the qualifications and requirements set forth in Section 14 of the Workers' Compensation Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 48, par. 138.14) (820 ILCS 305/14). (Source: Ado…

Section 2027.110 Preamble A fair and just dispute resolution process is indispensable to our society. Arbitrators and commissioners have a responsibility to the parties and the process and must observe high standards of conduct so that the integrity and fairness of the arbitratio…

Section 2027.120 Standards of Conduct a) Each arbitrator and commissioner shall comply with the following standards of conduct: 1) Administrative Responsibilities Arbitrators and commissioners should diligently discharge their administrative responsibilities, maintain professiona…

Section 2027.130 Civic and Charitable Activities a) An arbitrator or commissioner may participate in civic and charitable activities that do not reflect adversely upon their impartiality or interfere with the performance of their duties. b) Arbitrators and commissioners shall be …

Section 2027.140 Gifts and Gratuities a) Neither an arbitrator nor a commissioner nor a member of the arbitrator's or commissioner's family residing in his or her household shall request, demand, receive, accept, or agree to receive or accept any payment, loan, or delivery of any…

Section 2027.150 Reporting Misconduct a) An arbitrator or commissioner who has knowledge that another arbitrator or commissioner has committed a violation of the standards of conduct set forth in Subpart B shall report such knowledge to the Chairman. b) An arbitrator or commissio…

Section 2027.160 Violation Violation by arbitrators of any of the provisions of this subpart may result in discipline up to and including discharge. (Source: Adopted at 19 Ill. Reg. 9127, effective June 20, 1995)

Section 2050.10 Applicability This Subpart applies to any interested persons seeking or submitting information regarding subjects, programs and activities of the Illinois Department of State Police Merit Board. (Source: Added at 8 Ill. Reg. 5201, effective April 9, 1984)

Section 2050.110 Procedure a) Rules may be proposed by the members of the Merit Board, the Executive Director, and members of the Department of State Police, but shall be filed only by the Merit Board Chairman. b) Any interested person may request the Merit Board to make, amend o…

Section 2050.120 Public Hearings a) The Chairman of the Merit Board or designee may conduct public hearings on proposed rulemaking whenever the interest of the State would be best served by such proceedings. b) A formal notice of a public hearing shall be published in the Illinoi…

Section 2050.20 Public Requests a) Any interested person should submit a request for information in writing. The request should include a complete description of the information requested, the reason for the request and, when applicable, timing requirements. Requests should be di…

Section 2050.210 Chairman and Secretary A chairman and secretary shall be elected for two years from among the members of the Board. The chairman shall preside at all meetings. The secretary shall insure that a minutes book of all actions and decisions of the Board rendered at ea…

Section 2050.220 Regular and Special Meetings Such meetings shall be held on a prescribed basis or at the call of the chairman. Regular meetings shall be held quarterly in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 102, pars. 41 et seq.). Special meetings ca…

Section 2050.230 Quorum and Voting Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Concurrence of at least three members is necessary to render a decision.

Section 2050.240 Office The Board shall maintain an office with files and records in Springfield, Illinois for the necessary transaction of business.

Section 2050.30 Public Submissions Any interested person may submit comments and recommendations regarding subjects, programs and activities of the Department in writing to: Executive Director Department of State Police Merit Board 531 Sangamon Avenue East Springfield, Illinois 6…

Section 2075.10 Submissions and Requests The public can obtain information or make submissions or requests on subjects, programs, and activities of the Commission by writing or by phoning or visiting the Commission offices located at 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60…

Section 2075.100 Current Rulemaking Procedures a) The current rulemaking procedures of this Commission are those set forth in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100]. These are depicted in Appendix A. b) All interested persons who wish to submit comment must do so …

Section 2075.20 Materials Which can be Inspected We will comply with reasonable request to inspect the following: a) Rules and regulations; b) Notices of public hearing; c) Final orders or decisions; d) Liquor license certificates. (Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 7511, effective…

Section 2075.200 Current Description of Agency's Organization a) The Illinois Liquor Control Commission consists of 7 members, the Chairman and 6 Commissioners, who are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) The Secretary of the Commission, who is…

Section 2075.APPENDIX A Rule Making Chart

Section 2075.APPENDIX B Organization Chart (Source: Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 17380, effective November 10, 2003)

Section 2100.100 Introduction; Definitions a) Summary and Purpose 1) This Part states the policy of the Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (Agency) for making its records available for reasonable public inspection while, at the same time, protecting legitimate interests…

Section 2100.105 Classification of Records a) Records that Will be Disclosed Upon request meeting the requirements of this Part, the Agency shall disclose to the requester all records requested except that it shall not disclose certain records as provided in Section 2100.105(b) o…

Section 2100.110 Procedures for Requesting Records from the Agency a) Submittal of Requests for Records 1) Any request for public records should be submitted in writing to the FOI Officer at the Agency. 2) The Agency has one FOI Officers, located in the Springfield Office. 3) Con…

Section 2100.115 Agency Response to Requests for Records a) Timeline for Agency Response 1) Except as stated in subsection (b) or (c), the Agency will respond to any written request for records within 5 business days after its receipt of the request. Failure to comply with a writ…