Section 200.220  Hearing Officer's Report

a)         As soon as practicable after the close of a hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a written report of the case, which shall be based upon the evidence adduced at the hearing or otherwise included in the record.  The written report shall contain findings of fact, a recommended decision and the reasons for the decision.

b)         This report shall be submitted to the Director.  The hearing officer shall also send a copy of the report to the Respondent or his/her counsel and to the Agency's counsel.  Both the Respondent and the Agency's counsel may file written exceptions with the Director within 10 days.

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 14137, effective September 28, 2009)