Illinois Administrative Code

Section 775.100 Appeal of Denial of Request a) Any person denied access to records and other information maintained by the Department may appeal the denial in writing to the Director of the Department. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the Director or designee shall review the …

Section 775.110 Reasonable Fees for Records a) The Department will charge the following fees to defray actual cost of copying materials: 1) Original Documents A) 8½ X 11, one side 10¢ per copy B) 8½ X 14, one side 10¢ per copy C) 8½ X 11, two sides 20¢ per copy D) 8½ X 14, two si…

Section 775.120 Meetings a) Open meetings. All regular meetings of formally constituted councils, committees or other such deliberative or advisory bodies convened by the Department, except as specified in subsection (b), and supported by public monies shall be open to attendance…

Section 775.130 Release of Information to the Media a) Department news releases dealing with Department policies, investigations, audits, evaluations, or reviews shall be approved by the Director or his designee. b) The production of documentary television programs or films, as c…

Section 775.20 Definitions "Adoptive Home" means a home in which the parents have legally adopted the child. "Confidential" means certain records which are exempt from disclosure. These records are defined under Part 431 (89 Ill. Adm. Code 431), Confidentiality of Personal Inform…

Section 775.210 Purpose The purpose of this Subpart is to comply with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act requirement that each agency adopt and maintain a rule relating to the agency's rulemaking procedures.

Section 775.220 Definitions "Administrative Procedure Act" is a law enacted by the Illinois General Assembly which makes provisions for all Illinois agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government to file all official rules with the Illinois Secr…

Section 775.230 Content of Rules Department rules shall not expand the scope of any statute. They shall: a) be based on sound programmatic rationale; and b) provide services and treatment equally and without discriminatory impact; and c) assure procedural fairness.

Section 775.240 Preparation of Rules All rules of the Department shall be prepared in draft and final form by the Policy and Plans Division.

Section 775.250 External Review and Dissemination a) The Policy and Plans Division shall be responsible for forwarding proposed rules to the Illinois Secretary of State in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the Secretary of State's Rulemaking Procedures…

Section 775.30 Inquiries to Obtain Information a) Initial written or oral inquiries for information from a member of the general public should be directed to the Department administrator responsible for community relations. The Department's legislative liaison will provide inform…

Section 775.310 Purpose This Subpart details the organizational structure of the Department of Children and Family Services and includes an appendix of Department organizational charts. (Source: Amended at 6 Ill. Reg. 14249, effective October 27, 1982)

Section 775.320 Central Office Organization The Department of Children and Family Services is administered by a Director appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Illinois Senate. The agency is divided into five primary divisions, each headed by a Deputy Director who reports…

Section 775.330 Field Office Organization Direct client services are provided through the Division of Program Operations. The state is divided into eight regions for this purpose, with each administering a number of field offices. (Source: Amended at 6 Ill. Reg. 14249, effective …

Section 775.40 Disclosure of Information a) Records and Information. All records and information shall be considered public information unless specific legal or statutory authority can be cited to maintain its confidentiality or unless it falls within a category which is exempt f…

Section 775.50 Partial Disclosure of Information Exempted or confidential information shall be separated out or deleted from records where possible so that other disclosable information can be released upon public request.

Section 775.60 Confidential Information Confidential records are limited to: a) client case or clinical records of the Department, other public agencies, and those private providers used by the Department; b) medical records; c) personnel records. However, a listing of the employ…

Section 775.70 Lists of Licensed Child Care Providers a) Lists of licensed child welfare agencies, licensed child care institutions, licensed group homes, licensed foster family homes, licensed day care agencies, licensed day care centers and licensed day care homes are disclosab…

Section 775.80 Time Period for Disclosure of Information a) The Department shall promptly provide, to any person who submits a written request to the Freedom of Information Officer, a copy of information requested (subject to any fees; see Section 775.110) within 7 working days a…

Section 775.90 Denial of Request for Information a) When a request for information must be denied, the FOIA Officer shall notify the person who made the request of the denial, including the reason(s) for denial, the name(s) and title(s) of any persons responsible for the decision…

Section 775.APPENDIX A Organization Charts

Section 775.TABLE B Division of Management and Budget (Source: Amended at 6 Ill. Reg. 14249, effective October 27, 1982)

Section 800.100 Public Information a) Any person seeking information on programs administered by or wishing to make a request of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (department) may do so by contacting the department in writing at 620 East Adams, Springfield, Illinoi…

Section 800.200 Rulemaking Procedures a) Initiation of new or amended rules or the repeal of existing rules will begin at the direction of the Director, or when required by state statute or court decision. b) The public and advisory organizations may propose the development, amen…

Section 800.300 Description of Organization Structure a) Director serves as head of the Department and is appointed to this office by the Governor of the State of Illinois, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. b) Assistant Director serves as assistant to the Director…

Section 800.310 Office Locations The department maintains offices at the following locations: a) 620 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701, b) 310 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604, c) 2209 West Main Street, Marion, Illinois 62959, d) 10 Collinsville Avenue,…

Section 800.APPENDIX A Organization Chart SUBPART A: PUBLIC INFORMATION

Section 801.101 Summary and Purpose a) These rules are established to implement the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (P.A. 83-1013, effective July 1, 1984, Supp. to Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 116, par. 201 et. seq.). The purpose of these rules is to promote the policy …

Section 801.102 Definitions a) Terms used in these rules shall have the same meaning as in the Freedom of Information Act. b) "FOIA" means the Freedom of Information Act. c) "Freedom of Information Officer" means an individual responsible for receiving and responding to requests …

Section 801.201 Person To Whom Requests Are Submitted Requests for public records shall be submitted to the Freedom of Information Officer of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Requests shall be submitted to the following address: Freedom of Information Officer Com…

Section 801.202 Form and Content of Requests a) Requests in accordance with the FOIA and these rules shall be made in writing. Such requests may be submitted on FOIA requests forms provided by the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. b) Oral requests will be handled expe…

Section 801.301 Timeline for Department Response a) The Department shall respond to a written request for public records within 7 working days after the receipt of such request. b) The Department may give notice of extension of time to respond which does not exceed an additional …

Section 801.302 Types of Department Responses a) The Department shall respond to a request for public records in one of three ways: 1) Approve the request. 2) Approve in part and deny in part. 3) Deny the request. b) Upon approval of a request for public records, the Department m…

Section 801.401 Appeal of a Denial a) A requestor whose request has been denied by the Freedom of Information Officer may appeal the denial to the Director of the Department. The notice of appeal shall be made in writing and sent to: Director Illinois Department of Commerce and C…

Section 801.402 Director's Response to Appeal The Director shall respond to an appeal within 7 working days after receiving notice thereof. The Director shall either affirm the denial or provide access to the requested public records. Failure to respond within 7 working days may …

Section 801.501 Inspection of Records at Department Offices a) Generally, public records will be made available for inspection during normal working hours of the Department at the office of the Freedom of Information Officer. b) Documents which the requestor wishes to have copied…

Section 801.502 Copies of Public Records a) Copies of public records shall be provided to the requestor only upon payment of any charges which are due. b) Charges for copies of public records shall be assessed in accordance with the "Fee Schedule for Duplication of Public Records…

Section 801.503 General Materials Available from the Freedom of Information Officer The Freedom of Information Officer shall make available to the public at no charge the following materials: a) A brief description of the organizational structure and budget of the Department; b) …

Section 825.10 Record Search (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 11 Ill. Reg. 19079, effective November 5, 1987)

Section 825.110 Rulemaking Rules are promulgated by the Department in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100]. Department staff may recommend rulemaking pursuant to the Department's Intra-Agency Policy Chapter 1, Section 1-2. The general public may …

Section 825.120 Rules Recommended by Member of Public a) Rules may be recommended by members of the public. b) Two copies of each rule proposed for adoption, amendment or repeal shall be filed with the Department at the following address: 524 S. Second Street, Room 400, Attention…

Section 825.130 Request for a Public Hearing a) Public Hearings shall be held to obtain public comment on proposed rules when required by criteria set forth in Section 5-40 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. If a hearing is not required and a member of the public reque…

Section 825.140 Notice of Hearing The Hearing Officer shall set a time and place for hearing and shall give notice as follows, at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing; a) to the proponent, by mail; b) to members of the general public, by means of a general news release …

Section 825.150 Hearing Officer The Hearing Officer shall have the duty to conduct a fair hearing, to take all necessary action to avoid delay, to maintain order, and to ensure development of a clear and complete record. He shall have all powers necessary to these ends including,…

Section 825.160 Written Comments Any person may make a written comment on any proposal by filing it with the Department at the address referred to in Section 825.120. (Source: Amended at 11 Ill. Reg. 19079, effective November 5, 1987)

Section 825.170 Record a) A transcript of the hearing and all written testimony, all exhibits offered in connection with the hearing, and all written comments filed with the Department and before or after the close of hearings shall constitute the record. The Hearing Officer shal…

Section 825.180 Promulgation of Rulemaking Pursuant to Public Hearing The Department may take appropriate action to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule in response to information obtained at the hearing and based on an examination of the subject matter or information gained at the hea…