Section 2900.150  Hearings of the CCLRB

a)         Hearings of the CCLRB may be conducted when a quorum of the commissioners is present in person, by video, telephonically or by other electronic means. The hearing shall be recorded.

b)         The CCLRB shall determine the date, time and location of any hearing.  The CCLRB shall make reasonable efforts to hold the hearing at a date, time and location convenient to all parties.

c)         The Chairperson shall preside over the hearing. 

d)         Any testimony requested by the CCLRB shall be under oath or affirmation.

e)         Applicants and law enforcement agencies requested to participate in hearings of the CCLRB may be represented by counsel and present evidence relating to the local law enforcement or Department objection.  Hearings shall be closed to the public.

f)         The procedures for admissibility of evidence shall be as described in Section10-40 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100/10-40] and as ordered by the Chairperson. 

g)         Deliberations of the CCLRB, upon conclusion of a hearing held pursuant to this Section, shall be held in executive session without the applicant or other participants in the hearing present and shall not be subject to either the Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120] or the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140].

h)         No later than 35 days from the date of any final administrative decision by the CCLRB concerning eligibility for a license, the applicant may make a written request to the CCLRB for a transcript of the recording made at the hearing. 

1)         The cost of transcription shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 

2)         Fees shall not exceed the actual cost for the preparation of the transcript.

3)         The record need not be transcribed unless the CCLRB receives a written request and fee from the applicant in accordance with this Section.