Section 306.371  Opinion and Order

a)         In considering the proposed petition for exception and the hearing record, the Board shall take into account the factors contained in Section 27(a) of the Act.  The Board shall issue and enter a written opinion stating the facts and reasons leading to its decision on a petition for exception.

b)         The Board shall issue and enter such orders concerning a petition for exception as are appropriate for the reasons stated in its written opinion.  Such appropriate orders may include but are not limited to orders accepting or rejecting the petition, directing that further hearings be held to develop further information or to cure any procedural defects, or remanding the petition to the petitioners with suggested revisions. Another hearing shall be held on any revised petition for exception.

(Source:  Added at 7 Ill. Reg. 5682, effective April 19, 1983)