Illinois Administrative Code

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 575.100 Rulemaking Procedure In accordance with Section 5-15 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100] (IAPA), the Attorney General promulgates the following rule setting forth the Office's rule making procedure. a) Proposed rules or amendments to rules sh…

Section 575.205 Introduction In accordance with Section 5-15 of the IAPA, the Attorney General promulgates the following rules setting out the current description of the organization of the Office of the Attorney General. (Source: Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 15807, effective December…

Section 575.210 The Office of Attorney General The Attorney General, whose office is established by Section 14 of Article V of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, is the chief legal officer of the State. The Attorney General is charged with a wide variety of duties and responsibil…

Section 575.220 Offices The main offices of the Attorney General are located in the State capital at 500 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701; at 115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603; and at 1745 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, Illinois 62903. The Attorney …

Section 575.230 Chief of Staff The Attorney General appoints a Chief of Staff to serve at his or her pleasure. The Chief of Staff may act for the Attorney General in all matters related to legal services, administration and policy development and is directly responsible to the At…

Section 575.240 Chief Deputy Attorney General The Attorney General appoints a Chief Deputy Attorney General to serve at the Attorney General's pleasure. The Chief Deputy Attorney General may act for the Attorney General in all matters related to legal services and public protecti…

Section 575.250 Divisions of the Office (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 41 Ill. Reg. 15807, effective December 12, 2017)

Section 575.260 Assistant Attorneys General The Attorney General appoints Assistant Attorneys General, who are assigned to one of the main offices or a satellite office. The Attorney General also appoints Special Assistant Attorneys General, who are assigned to specific operation…

Section 575.270 Description of Organization of the Office of the Attorney General A chart depicting the organization of the office is located in Appendix A. (Source: Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 15807, effective December 12, 2017) Section 575. APPENDIX A Organization Chart Attorney Ge…

Section 575.APPENDIX B Rulemaking Procedure Flow Chart ATTORNEY GENERAL and CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, CIVIL LITIGATION and ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSEL RULES COORDINATOR PUBLICATION OF RULE DIVISION CHIEF BUREAU CHIEF PROPOSAL OF RULE (Source: Amended at 41 Ill. Reg. 1580…

Section 576.110 Purpose These rules are established to implement the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140] within the Office of the Attorney General. The purpose of these rules is to support the policy of providing public access to public records in the custody of the Office of…

Section 576.120 Definitions "FOIA" means the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140]. "Freedom of Information Officer" or "FOI Officer" means an individual or individuals responsible for receiving and responding to requests for public records. "Office" means the Office of the Att…

Section 576.210 Requests for Records a) A request for access to public records for inspection and copying shall be submitted in writing to the FOI Officer at the Office of the Attorney General. Requests for public records may be submitted online through the Office of the Attorney…

Section 576.310 Response to Requests for Records a) Unless otherwise authorized under FOIA, the FOI Officer shall respond to a written request for public records within 5 business days after receipt of the request. b) If, for one or more reasons provided in Section 3(e) of FOIA, …

Section 576.320 Inspection of Public Records a) All public records in the custody of the Springfield, Chicago or Carbondale office or any regional office of the Attorney General, which are subject to inspection pursuant to FOIA, will be made available for inspection during normal…

Section 576.330 Copies of Public Records – Fees a) Copies of public records not exempt from disclosure under FOIA will be provided unless the requester makes arrangements to personally inspect the public records as provided in Section 576.320. The first 50 pages of black and whit…

Section 576.340 Materials Immediately Available Detailed information about the Office of the Attorney General is publicly and immediately available at the Office's website: www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov. The Office's website provides a description of the Office of the Attorney …

Section 600.10 Procedures for the Public to Obtain Information Procedures for the public to obtain information are contained in 74 Ill. Adm. Code 420.Subpart G (Maintenance of Information) and in 2 Ill. Adm. Code 601 (Freedom of Information), which are incorporated herein by refe…

Section 600.110 Introduction a) Subject This Subpart describes the internal rulemaking procedures of the Office of the Auditor General. b) Authority The authority for this Subpart is found in: 1) The Illinois State Auditing Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 15, pars. 302-12(a) and 3…

Section 600.120 Rulemaking Procedures a) Description of Rulemaking Procedures 1) Rulemaking procedures may be initiated three ways: A) Rulemaking required by legislative or other governmental acts; B) Rulemaking initiated by recognition of a necessary rule by the audit or adminis…

Section 600.210 Introduction a) Subject This Subpart sets out the organization of the Office of the Auditor General. b) Authority The Authority for this Subpart is found in: 1) The Illinois State Auditing Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 15. par. 302-12(a)) [30 ILCS 5/2-12(a)]; and…

Section 600.220 Description of Organization of Office of the Auditor General The Office of the Auditor General is organized as shown in Appendix B for the conduct of the responsibilities mandated by the Illinois State Auditing Act. SUBPART D: PERSONNEL

Section 600.610 Introduction a) General 1) Subject This Subpart establishes the basic policies governing personnel in the Office of the Auditor General. 2) Equal Employment The Office of the Auditor General does not discriminate against any individual on any unlawful basis, inclu…

Section 600.614 Position Classification and Compensation a) Position Classification 1) Organizational Structure: The organizational structure of the Office shall be as established by the Auditor General and maintained on file. 2) Positions and Service: The establishment and aboli…

Section 600.618 Application and Appointment a) Applications for Employment 1) Notice: Positions shall be advertised in the offices by posting unless the Auditor General directs otherwise. Other recruitment methods may be used as deemed appropriate. 2) Submission of Application A)…

Section 600.622 Work Schedule and Attendance a) The Auditor General shall establish and maintain on file a schedule of working hours for the Office. b) The Office shall maintain daily attendance records. c) An employee shall, whenever possible, provide advance notice of absence f…

Section 600.626 Continuous Service a) Definition: 1) Continuous service is the uninterrupted period of service from the date of original appointment to State service. 2) Employees who have previous State service which qualified for earning of vacation benefits shall be given cred…

Section 600.630 Personnel Records and Performance Reviews a) Personnel Records 1) A personnel file shall be established for each employee upon his or her entry into employment and shall be maintained by the custodian designated by the Auditor General. When the following records a…

Section 600.634 Probationary Status a) Probationary Period: 1) A probationary period of approximately six (6) months shall be served by a full-time employee who is newly hired from outside the Office. The six (6) month probationary period may be extended up to six (6) additional …

Section 600.638 Promotion a) Definition: A promotion is the appointment of an employee to a position in a classification with a higher maximum permissible salary than the former classification. b) Promotions from Within: Whenever possible and desirable, position vacancies in the …

Section 600.642 Employee Transfer a) Definition: A transfer is the assignment of an employee to a position whose classification has the same maximum permissible salary as the former classification. b) Intra-Agency Transfer: An employee may be transferred to a position involving s…

Section 600.646 Demotion a) Definition: 1) Demotion is the assignment of an employee to a position in a classification having a lower maximum permissible salary than the former classification, made for reasons of inability to perform the work of the position from which the demoti…

Section 600.650 Layoff a) Definition: A layoff is the placement of an employee in non-paid and non-working status without prejudice either temporarily or indeterminately. Layoff may not be used as a means or form of discipline. b) Temporary Layoff: The Auditor General may tempora…

Section 600.654 Voluntary Reduction a) Voluntary Reduction of Certified and Probationary Employees: Certified and probationary employees may voluntarily request or accept assignment to a vacant position in the same organizational unit and location in a classification having a low…

Section 600.658 Resignation and Reinstatement a) Resignation: An employee who voluntarily leaves his or her position of employment with the Office shall, except in emergency circumstances approved by the Auditor General, give advance notice of intent not less than ten (10) workin…