Section 500.450  Appearances

a)         Any person entitled to participate in proceedings may appear as follows:

1)         a natural person may appear in that person's own behalf or by an attorney licensed in the State of Illinois, or both;

2)         a business, non-profit or government organization may appear by any bona fide officer or employee, or may be represented by an attorney licensed in the State of Illinois, or both.

b)         Any attorney representing a party shall file a written notice of appearance with the Board or Hearing Officer which notice shall identify the attorney by name, address and telephone number.