Section 800.100  Public Information

 

a)         Any person seeking information on programs administered by or wishing to make a request of the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (department) may do so by contacting the department in writing at 620 East Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or verbally at (217) 782-7500. Inquiries and requests will be forwarded to the appropriate departmental division(s)/office(s) for response.

 

b)         Procedures for requesting access to public records are specified in the department rules entitled "Access to Information of Department of Commerce and Community Affairs" (2 Ill. Adm. Code 801).

 

c)         The tourism hotline number is 1-800-252-8987.

 

d)         The energy assistance hotline number is 1-800-252-8643.

 

e)         The business hotline number is 1-800-252-2923.

 

Section 800.200  Rulemaking Procedures

 

a)         Initiation of new or amended rules or the repeal of existing rules will begin at the direction of the Director, or when required by state statute or court decision.

 

b)         The public and advisory organizations may propose the development, amendment, or repeal of a rule by writing to the Director, Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, 620 East Adams, Springfield, Illinois 62701.  The written statement should cite the specific rules to be amended or repealed or should state proposed language for a new rule. Reasons for the proposals shall be included.

 

c)         The Director shall file emergency and peremptory rules as required.

 

d)         All rulemaking activities will be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 127, pars. 1001-1 et seq.).

 

Section 800.300  Description of Organization Structure

 

a)         Director serves as head of the Department and is appointed to this office by the Governor of the State of Illinois, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

 

b)         Assistant Director serves as assistant to the Director under the direction, control, and supervision of the Director and is appointed to this office by the Governor of the State of Illinois, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

 

c)         Audits is responsible for performing all internal audits of the department and its activities and coordinating internal audits of the department's State and Federal grants.

 

d)         Executive Assistant to the Director serves as the department's chief of staff providing direction and coordination for personnel services, strategic planning, legal services, and all grant funding decisions through oversight of the Financial Commitment Committee.

 

e)         Personnel handles all hiring, promotions, discharges and disciplinary activities, and all other personnel activities.  Additionally, Personnel represents the department in labor negotiations.

 

f)         Planning and Support coordinates and develops the department's long term planning process and is responsible for the department's training and conference activities.

 

g)         Small Business Growth Corporation provides low interest, long term loans to small business to help finance expansion that will create new jobs for the State.

 

h)         Legal is responsible for handling all legal affairs of the department.

 

i)          Legislative Affairs serves as the department's legislative liaison.

 

j)          Communications provides public information and coordinates relations with the media.  Additionally, Communications coordinates the department's economic research activities.

 

k)         Advertising is responsible for the advertisement and promotion of Illinois and all its attractions.

 

l)          Marketing encourages and promotes the economic development of Illinois through activities conducted by its Springfield and Chicago divisions.

 

m)        Films assists in the development of Illinois into a major motion picture and television production center.

 

n)         Tourism promotes Illinois attractions and special events to increase tourism revenue in the State.

 

o)         International Business promotes Illinois to businesses abroad and encourages firms to locate and expand business in Illinois.

 

p)         Program Administration is responsible for coordinating a variety of assistance programs to businesses, industries, and local governments and administers programs which provide job training and other support services to unemployed and low-income people.

 

q)         Business Finance and Program Development develops new programs to assist small business and coordinate a wide array of financial assistance programs for Illinois firms.

 

r)          Grants Administration coordinates the establishment of grants for the administration of Federally funded programs and monitors the financial management of those grants.

 

s)         Job Training System administers State and Federal training programs to foster Illinois economic development through a trained, skilled workforce.

 

t)          Economic Opportunity administers program which assist low income individuals with paying their utility bills, weatherizing their homes, and helping them become independent and self-sufficient individuals.

 

u)         Operations coordinates the department's support functions including accounting, budgeting, management information, and management services.

 

v)         Management Services oversees the department's library, printing services and automobile use.

 

w)        Administrative Services manages the department's accounting system and budgeting.

 

x)         Management Information System develops and coordinates the department's automated data processing capabilities.

 

Section 800.310  Office Locations

 

The department maintains offices at the following locations:

 

a)         620 East Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois  62701,

 

b)         310 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois  60604,

 

c)         2209 West Main Street, Marion, Illinois  62959,

 

d)         10 Collinsville Avenue, Room 305, East St. Louis, Illinois  62201,

 

e)         Talcott Building, Suite 908, 321 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois  61101,

 

f)         2500 Carlyle Road, Belleville, Illinois  62221,

 

g)         State of Illinois, Hall of States, 444 North Capitol, Washington, D.C.  20001,

 

h)         State of Illinois, Far East Bureau, Sincere Building, Suite 1304, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central Hong Kong,

 

i)          Illinois Bureau de Services Ltda., Cx. Postal 7801, 01000 Sao Paulo S.P., Brazil,

 

j)          State of Illinois, European Office, 5 Place du Champs de Mars, Boite 14, 1050 Brussels, Belgium, and

 

k)         Illinois Office in Japan, Ohara No. 3 Building 24, 3-Chome, Honmachi Higashi-Ku, Osaka 541, Japan.

Section 800.APPENDIX A   Organization Chart