TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

SUBPART A: PUBLIC INFORMATION

Section 1175.50 Public Information Materials

Section 1175.75 Fee Schedule

Section 1175.100 Additional Sources of Information

SUBPART B: RULEMAKING

Section 1175.200 Definitions

Section 1175.210 Recommendations for DHS Administrative Rules Development

Section 1175.220 Review of Recommended Rulemaking

Section 1175.230 Rule Development

Section 1175.240 Rule Approval

SUBPART C: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

Section 1175.700 Secretary

Section 1175.710 Staffing

Section 1175.ILLUSTRATION A Organization Chart

Section 1175.ILLUSTRATION A Organization Chart

SUBPART A: PUBLIC INFORMATION

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.50 PUBLIC INFORMATION MATERIALS

 

Section 1175.50  Public Information Materials

 

a)         The Department of Human Services (DHS) shall maintain a variety of public information materials describing DHS services and programs.

 

b)         These public information materials are available to the public in or through all DHS offices.

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.75 FEE SCHEDULE

 

Section 1175.75  Fee Schedule

 

a)         The Department shall charge the actual cost of reproduction for materials requested under this Part.

 

b)         Copies of the Department's Manuals and Handbooks may be purchased from the Department for the actual cost of reproduction.  In cases where it is determined to be in the public interest to release requested   manuals or handbooks, the Department may waive the fees.

 

c)         Illinois State government agencies and legislative boards and commissions may receive one free copy of Department manuals on request.  They may receive additional copies for the actual cost of reproduction.

 

d)         Requests for Department manuals shall be made in writing to:

 

Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures

Harris II, 3rd Floor

100 S. Grand Ave. East

Springfield, Illinois  62762

Telephone: (217) 785-9772

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 13683, effective August 24, 2000)

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.100 ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

 

Section 1175.100  Additional Sources of Information

 

Questions relating to eligibility for DHS programs or services should be directed to the local DHS field office.

 

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 13683, effective August 24, 2000)

SUBPART B: RULEMAKING

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.200 DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1175.200  Definitions

 

            "Advisory Councils" means statutorily created councils.

 

            "DHS" means the Illinois Department of Human Services.

 

            "IAPA" means the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100].

 

            "Liaison" means a designated DHS staff person responsible for coordinating activities and communications between DHS and an Advisory Council.

 

            "Secretary" means Secretary of DHS.

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.210 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DHS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES DEVELOPMENT

 

Section 1175.210  Recommendations for DHS Administrative Rules Development

 

a)         Recommendations for rule development may be made by:

 

1)         DHS staff,

 

2)         DHS Advisory Councils, and/or

 

3)         members of the public.

 

b)         Recommendations for rule development must be made in writing and submitted to Chief, Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures, Harris II, 3rd Floor, 100 S. Grand Ave. East, Springfield IL 62762.

 

1)         DHS staff must submit recommendations through the chain of command.

 

2)         DHS Advisory Councils may make recommendations for rulemaking to the Secretary through the DHS liaison.

 

3)         Members of the public may submit recommendations to:

 

Department of Human Services

Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures

Harris II, 3rd Floor

100 South Grand Ave. East

Springfield, Illinois  62762

 

c)         Each recommendation must include:

 

1)         a copy of the current rule (if applicable);

 

2)         the suggested text of the proposed rule; and

 

3)         a statement of reasons supporting the recommendation, including the purpose and effect of the recommendation.

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.220 REVIEW OF RECOMMENDED RULEMAKING

 

Section 1175.220  Review of Recommended Rulemaking

 

a)         All recommendations for suggested rulemaking will be reviewed by designated DHS staff.

 

b)         The reviewer may return the recommendation to the originator with a request for more information or because it lacks substance.

 

c)         Recommendations considered appropriate shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures (ARP) for further action.

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.230 RULE DEVELOPMENT

 

Section 1175.230  Rule Development

 

The provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA) shall be followed in proposing, amending and/or adopting a new rule.

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.240 RULE APPROVAL

 

Section 1175.240  Rule Approval

 

All proposed rulemaking must receive final approval by the Secretary prior to filing with the Secretary of State in compliance with the IAPA [5 ILCS 100].

SUBPART C: DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.700 SECRETARY

 

Section 1175.700  Secretary

 

The Secretary of the Department of Human Services is appointed by the Governor of Illinois in accordance with Section 1-15 of the Department of Human Services Act [20 ILCS 1305/1-15].

TITLE 2: GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.710 STAFFING

 

Section 1175.710  Staffing

 

a)         Staff reporting directly to the Secretary include:

 

1)         Chief of Staff

 

2)         Special Assistant

 

3)         Administrative Assistants − Chicago and Springfield

 

4)         Assistant Secretary(ies)

 

5)         Associate Secretary

 

6)         Press/Communications

 

7)         Office of Legislation

 

8)         EEO/Affirmative Action

 

9)         Assistant for Special Projects

 

10)         Assistant for Hispanic/Latino Affairs

 

11)         Office of Legal Services

 

12)         Office of Inspector General

 

13)         Office of Internal Audit

 

b)         Staff reporting to the Secretary via the Chief of Staff include:

 

1)         Chief's Staff

 

A)        Budget

 

B)        Business Services

 

C)        Contract Administration

 

D)        Fiscal Services

 

E)        Human Resources

 

F)         Management Information Services

 

2)         Service Bureaus

 

A)        Community Health and Prevention

 

B)        Bureau of Transitional Services

 

C)        Bureau of Community Operations

 

D)        Bureau of Disability and Behavioral Health Services

 

c)         Organizational Chart, 2 Ill. Adm. Code 1175, Illustration A depicts the organizational structure of the Department of Human Services.

Section 1175.ILLUSTRATION A Organization Chart

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SUBTITLE D: CODE DEPARTMENTS
CHAPTER XX: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1175 PUBLIC INFORMATION, RULEMAKING, DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1175.ILLUSTRATION A ORGANIZATION CHART

Section 1175.ILLUSTRATION A   Organization Chart

 

Illinois Department of Human Services