Section 1700.180  Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

After the close of all proofs in the hearing, the ALJ shall cause to be prepared and transmitted to the Director findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations, together with the entire record in the proceeding.  The ALJ's findings, conclusions and recommendations shall contain all the items required by Section 10-50 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.  Copies of these findings, conclusions and recommendations, and if the ALJ elects, a memorandum of law supporting all or any of these findings, conclusions and recommendations, shall be served upon each party in the manner provided by this Part. These materials shall be accompanied by a notice from the Department that any party has 20 days after the date these materials are received by certified mail, registered mail, or email (or returned as undelivered or unclaimed) to present a written motion for review to the Secretary. The submission of a motion requesting a review by the Board of the ALJ's findings, conclusions, and recommendations, shall stay the final disposition by the Director, as provided by Section 1700.190, until the review and recommendation of the Board, as provided by Section 1700.10(c), is completed.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 13886, effective September 18, 2023)