Section 929.260  Publication of the Notice of Hearing

a)         The Notice of Hearing shall be made public by the Division by all the following:

1)         Publication on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation website; and

2)         Publication of the Notice in at least three newspapers designed to provide wide geographical distribution of the Notice of Hearing in the State of Illinois; and

3)         Service of the Notice of Hearing via registered or certified mail to the party making the filing that is the subject of the Notice of Hearing.

b)         The Hearing Officer has the authority to conduct a hearing, take all necessary action to avoid delay, maintain order, and insure the development of a clear and complete record.  The Hearing Officer shall have all powers necessary to conduct a hearing, including the power to:

1)         Administer oaths and affirmations;

2)         Regulate the course of hearings, set the time and place for continued hearings, fix time for filing of documents, provide for the taking of testimony by deposition if necessary, and generally conduct the proceeding according to Article 10 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/Art. 10], case law and this Subpart;

3)         Examine witnesses and direct witnesses to testify, limit the number of times any witness may testify, limit repetitious or cumulative testimony, and set reasonable limits on the amount of time each witness may testify;

4)         Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant evidence;

5)         Sign and issue subpoenas that require attendance, giving testimony and producing books, papers and other documentary evidence;

6)         Dispose of procedural requests or similar matters;

7)         Render Findings of Fact, Opinions and Recommendations for an Order of the Director; and

8)         Enter any Order that further carries out the purpose of this Subpart.

(Source:  Added at 30 Ill. Reg. 19530, effective December 11, 2006)