Illinois Administrative Code

Section 120.120 Eligibility Requirements Client eligibility for the Illinois Community Services Block Grant Program is limited to the 3 listed categories. a) Clients served must be “low-income” which is at or below 125% of the poverty line as determined annually and published in …

Section 120.130 Limitations On Use of CSBG Funds CSBG funds shall not be used by the State or its Grantees for the purchase or improvement of land or the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement (other than low-cost residential weatherization or other energy-related home …

Section 120.140 Incorporation by Reference Any incorporation by reference in this Part of the rules and regulations of any agency of the United States or of standards of a nationally recognized organization or association includes no new amendments or editions after the date spec…

Section 120.20 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this Part is to develop regulations and guidelines relative to requirements for the administration of the Community Services Block Grant Program within the State of Illinois. The promulgation of clear-cut program guidelines for the …

Section 120.30 Definitions “Act” means the federal Community Service Block Grant Act (42 USC 9901). "Administering Board" – a tripartite, community based administering board shall be established when a local government or combination of governments is the grantee. All related pol…

Section 120.40 Allocation a) General Allocation – Under the conditions of the Community Services Block Grant, the State disbursed, for fiscal year 1982 only, 90 percent of the funds allotted thereto for purposes described in Section 120.10 of this Part to eligible entities as def…

Section 120.50 Grant Application Requirements a) Preapplication Requirements 1) Applicants for "90% CSBG funding" as indicated in Section 120.40 will be required to meet certain requirements prior to submitting an application. These requirements are: A) a properly structured and …

Section 120.55 Grantee Termination or Reduction in Funding For the purpose of this Part, Section 676 (Assurance 13) and 678C of the Act (42 USC 9908(13) and 9915), administrative requirements of 47 Ill. Adm. Code 1.110, and the provisions of this Section are applicable. a) Any Co…

Section 120.60 Grantee Selection a) In areas of the State where the grantee's CSBG funding has been terminated in accordance with Section 120.55, the Department will initiate a process to select a successor agency in accordance with Sections 673 and 676 of the Act (42 USC 9902 an…

Section 120.70 Required Board Structure a) Grantee Board Requirement 1) Each Grantee participating in the "90% funding" category of the Community Services Block Grant Program is required to establish a broadly representative Board of Directors as outlined under section 211(a) of …

Section 120.80 Administrative Requirements For the purpose of this Part, administrative requirements specified in 47 Ill. Adm. Code 1 and this Section are applicable. a) Compensation – The Grantee cannot be reimbursed for costs which exceed the total approved budget. If the Grant…

Section 120.90 Nondiscrimination a) Equal Employment Opportunity 1) In carrying out the program, the Grantee shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disabilit…

Section 160.10 Purpose The purpose of the Emergency Shelter Grants Program is to provide assistance for homeless and near-homeless individuals through local not-for-profit organizations, thus affording emergency relief from human deprivation. (Source: Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 5163…

Section 160.20 Definitions For the purposes of this Part, definitions provided in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Shelter Grants Program rules (24 CFR 575.3 (1987)) are applicable.

Section 160.30 Program Requirements a) Eligible Grantees. Any unit of general local government may apply for funding on behalf of any private, not-for-profit organization providing services to the homeless, or a not-for-profit organization may apply directly for funds. b) Eligibl…

Section 160.40 Shelter Categories Applicants may propose to provide shelter assistance within one of the following shelter categories: a) Emergency Shelters (limited) which provide bed space and food, one night at a time, and do not provide supportive services. b) Emergency Shelt…

Section 160.50 Notice of Fund Availability The Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (Department) shall release on an annual basis request for proposals (RFPs) for the purpose of soliciting formal applications from eligible local governments and not-for-profit organization…

Section 160.60 Application Requirements An application must include the following information: a) Project Summary – A description of the proposed project and the purpose for the funding request. The summary should include a brief history of the not-for-profit organization's exper…

Section 160.70 Selection for Funding a) The Department shall screen applications to determine that all requirements of the application package have been addressed. Completed applications will be reviewed and evaluated by Department staff to determine which applicants: 1) demonstr…

Section 160.80 Administrative Requirements a) Progress Reports – Progress reports may be required by the Department. These reports will outline the obligation and expenditure of funds under the shelter grants program. The Department reserves the right to request additional inform…

Section 160.90 Incorporation by Reference Any incorporation by reference in this Part of the rules and regulations of any agency of the United States or of standards of a nationally recognized organization or association includes no new amendments or editions made after the date …

Section 371.10 Statement of Authority The Illinois Housing Development Authority (Authority) has been designated the program administrator of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program) in Illinois, established pursuant to Title II of the National Affordable Housing A…

Section 371.20 Incorporation By Reference The federal regulations promulgated under the HOME Act, 24 CFR Part 92 (HOME Regulations) (October 16, 1996) are hereby incorporated by reference. The full text of the HOME Regulations can be obtained from the Department of Housing and Ur…

Section 371.30 Definitions "Applicant": A person or entity applying for an allocation of funds from the Program. "Authority": The Illinois Housing Development Authority. "Clearinghouse": A State, regional or metropolitan agency designated by the Governor or the Authority, or esta…

Section 371.40 Notification by Authority a) Notice of Allocation. Prior to the presentation of an application to the Members, the Authority shall give written notice of the proposed allocation of Program funds to the following persons and agencies: 1) The chairman of the county b…

Section 371.50 Comments and Responses a) Comments. The persons and agencies receiving notice pursuant to this Section shall have 30 days from the date of mailing to submit written comments to the Authority and the Applicant. b) Applicant's Response. The Applicant shall respond in…

Section 700.100 Legislation Controlling These By-Laws, the powers of the Corporation and of its Directors, Stockholders, and all matters concerning the conduct and regulation of the business of the Corporation shall be subject to the provisions of 315 ILCS 15.

Section 700.110 Location of Principal and Other Offices of the Corporation The location of the principal office of the Corporation shall be in Chicago, Illinois. The Corporation may have offices within the State of Illinois at such other places as shall be determined from time to…

Section 700.200 General Powers, Election of Directors, Term of Office, Qualifications and Vacancies All corporate powers of the Corporation shall be exercised by the Board of Directors, as provided for in the Act. The Board of Directors shall have the responsibility and authority…

Section 700.205 Chairman and Vice Chairman The Board of Directors shall elect one of its Board members as Vice-Chairman of the Board. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, or his designee, shall preside or, in the absence of the Chairman and his de…

Section 700.207 Meetings Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such place within the State of Illinois as may from time to time be fixed by resolution of the Board or as may be specified in the call of any meeting, subject to the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120]. Regu…

Section 700.209 Quorum and Voting a) A majority of the Directors then holding such office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Directors may participate in any meeting through the use of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means…

Section 700.211 Resignation of Directors Any Director may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation, either to the Board of Directors, the President or the Secretary-Treasurer of the Corporation. Unless otherwise specified therein, such resignation shall tak…

Section 700.213 Committees In its discretion, the Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee and one or more other committees, which, to the extent of the authority conferred by the resolutions appointing them, may exercise any of the powers of the Board of Directors, …

Section 700.220 Officers The Officers of the Corporation shall be a President and such other Officers as may be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 700.221 of this Part. Any two offices but not more than two, may be held by the same person.

Section 700.221 Election, Term of Office, and Qualifications Each Officer specifically designated in Section 700.220 of this Part shall be elected by the Board of Directors, and shall hold his office until his successor is elected and qualified or until his death or until he shal…

Section 700.222 Subordinate Officers The Board of Directors from time to time may appoint or authorize the President to appoint, other Officers or Agents which of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority and perform such duties as are provided in these By-Laws …

Section 700.223 Removal Any Officer may be removed at any time either with or without cause by the vote of a majority of the total number of Directors then in office, and any Officer or Agent appointed by the President may be removed at any time by the President with or without c…

Section 700.224 Resignation of Officers Any Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Board of Directors or to the President of the Corporation. Unless otherwise specified therein, such resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by…

Section 700.225 Vacancies A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the manner prescribed by the By-Laws for the regular election to such office.

Section 700.226 Chairman of the Board The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the Board.

Section 700.227 The President The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and, subject to the control of the Board of directors, shall have general charge of the business, affairs, and property of the Corporation, and control over its Officers. The Pres…

Section 700.228 The Secretary-Treasurer The Secretary-Treasurer shall: a) Keep a certified copy of the Articles and these By-Laws with marginal references to all amendments thereof; b) Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Stockholders and the Board of Directors, and cause the …

Section 700.250 Execution of Instruments Generally All documents, instruments or writing of any nature shall be signed, executed, verified, acknowledged and delivered by such Officers, Agents or Employees of the Corporation, or any one of them, and in such manner, as from time to…

Section 700.252 Checks, Drafts, etc. All notes, drafts, acceptances, checks, endorsements, and all evidences of indebtedness of the Corporation whatsoever, shall be signed by such Officers, Agents or Employees of the Corporation or any one of them, and in such manner, as from tim…

Section 700.260 Intercompany Dealings The Corporation shall not, however, make loans directly or indirectly to any Director or Officer of the Corporation or to any firm or corporation in which such Director or Officer, or any member of the immediate family of any such Director or…

Section 700.265 Seal The Seal of the Corporation shall, subject to alteration by the Board of Directors, consist of a flat-faced circular die with the words "Illinois Community Development Finance Corporation," cut or engraved thereon. In lieu of the corporate seal, when so autho…

Section 700.270 Reliance on Records and Reports Each Director, Officer, or Member of any committee designated by, or by authority of the Board of Directors shall, in the performance of his duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account or other reco…

Section 700.275 Amendments The By-Laws of the Corporation (subject to the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100]) may be amended, added to or repealed at any meeting of the Board of Directors provided that notice of the proposed change is given in th…

Section 700.280 Indemnification of Directors, Officers, and Employees Each Director, Officer, and Employee of the Corporation (and his heirs, executors, and administrators) shall be indemnified by the Corporation against any costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees), and liabil…