Section 300.950  Scheduling and Notice of Investigative Hearing

a)         When the Department is unable to resolve a dispute upon review of the information submitted by the parties, the Department may schedule an informal investigative hearing before a Hearing Officer.  The Department conducts hearings to obtain further information; to determine if any violation of the Act exists; to attempt to resolve the matter equitably; and to decide whether there is sufficient evidence to recommend court action.

b)         A written notice of hearing shall be sent to the parties not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing.

(Source:  Added at 16 Ill. Reg. 13828, effective September 1, 1992)