Section 200.230  Final Decision of the Director

a)         The Director shall reach a final decision in each proceeding that shall be specified in a written order including findings of fact and conclusions of law separately stated.  Findings of fact, if set forth in statute language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings.

b)         A copy of the Final Decision of the Director shall be served personally or by certified or registered mail upon all parties to the proceeding.

c)         The decision of the Director shall be considered a final and binding administrative order subject to the Administrative Review Law.

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 14137, effective September 28, 2009)