Section 2675.10  General Information

The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (IELRB or Board) has jurisdiction of labor relations matters involving educational employees and educational employers within Illinois.  The IELRB maintains offices at One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702, (217) 782-9068, and 160 North LaSalle Street, Suite N-400, Chicago, Illinois 60601, (312) 793-3170.  General information regarding the IELRB and its activities may be obtained by writing or telephoning the IELRB at either office.  Information regarding the docket of cases pending before the IELRB or pending hearings may be obtained by contacting the IELRB's General Counsel at the Chicago Office. Information regarding the docket of cases pending investigation may be obtained by contacting the Executive Director at the Chicago Office.  The IELRB's office will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on days other than Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14418, effective August 12, 2011)

Section 2675.20  Procedural Information

Information on the procedures followed by the IELRB in discharging its statutory responsibilities is set forth in detail in the IELRB's various procedural rules.  Those rules are promulgated by the Board and cover the following subjects:  General Procedures, 80 Ill. Adm. 1100; Hearing Procedures,  80 Ill. Adm. 1105; Representation Proceedings, 80 Ill. Adm. 1110; Unfair Labor Practice Proceedings, 80 Ill. Adm. 1120; Fair Share Fee Objections, 80 Ill. Adm. 1125; Collective Bargaining and Impasse Resolution, 80 Ill. Adm. 1130; University of Illinois Bargaining Units, 80 Ill. Adm. 1135.

Section 2675.30  Access to Board Materials

The IELRB will provide copies of its regulations, and of the forms to be used by parties in practice before it, without charge to persons who request them, subject to limitations upon the number requested by any person and provided that the Board has copies on hand when such a request is made.  The Board will make available for public inspection at its offices its annual report to the Governor and General Assembly, as well as other publications and materials disseminated for public information, and its final orders, decisions and opinions determining cases.  For information governing access to other Board documents and material, consult the Board's rules entitled "Freedom of Information," at 2 Ill. Adm. Code 2676.

Section 2675.110  Procedures

Rules of the Board are subject to the requirements of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100].

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 12818, effective September 7, 2004)

Section 2675.120  Petitions for Rulemaking

a)         Any interested person may petition the Board for the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule.

b)         Petitions for rulemaking shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Executive Director at either of the Board's offices.

Section 2675.210  Composition of the IELRB

The IELRB is composed of a Chairman and four Members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor  with the advice and consent of the Senate.  Their terms are set by Section 5 of the Act [115 ILCS 5/5].

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 12818, effective September 7, 2004)

Section 2675.220  Executive Director and General Counsel

The Board shall employ an Executive Director and a General Counsel who shall be responsible for the operations of the offices of the Board.  The Executive Director and General Counsel shall report directly to the Board.

Section 2675.230  Office of the Executive Director

The Board, through the Office of the Executive Director under the general supervision and direction of the Executive Director, performs the following operations:

a)         Investigating unfair labor practice charges pursuant to 80 Ill. Adm. Code 1120.30, 80 Ill. Adm. Code 1105 and 80 Ill. Adm. Code 1120;

b)         Conducting all necessary investigations of voluntary recognition and representation petitions pursuant to 80 Ill. Adm. Code 1105 and 80 Ill. Adm. Code 1110;

c)         Issuing certifications of representatives, certifications of the results of elections, and dismissals of representation petitions;

d)         Issuing complaints and notices of hearing and dismissals of unfair labor practice charges;

e)         Advising the Board on legal issues that may arise in the course of the Board's official duties;

f)         Training of arbitrators and mediators as directed by the Board;

g)         Implementing and maintaining the Board's Labor Mediation Roster;

h)         Administering the Board's public information officer program;

i)          Serving as the Board's Freedom of Information Officer.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14418, effective August 12, 2011)

Section 2675.240  Office of the General Counsel

The members of the IELRB, personally, and through the Office of the General Counsel under the general supervision and direction of the General Counsel, perform the following operations:

a)         Reviewing all recommended decisions of its hearing officers, Administrative Law Judges and Executive Director;

b)         Drafting and issuing all unfair labor practice and representation decisions of the Board;

c)         Advising the Board on legal issues that arise in the course of the Board's official duties;

d)         Assisting the Office of the Attorney General in representing the Board in all legal matters pending in the courts;

e)         Representing the Board in legal proceedings before other agencies and courts;

f)         Conducting representation and unfair labor practice hearings and issuing recommended decisions and orders;

g)         Reviewing and revising the Board's Rules and Regulations.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14418, effective August 12, 2011)

Section 2675.250  Administrative Operations

a)         The following administrative operations are performed by the staff of the IELRB under the general supervision and direction of the Executive Director:

1)         Administering all financial transactions, including the processing of all State vouchers and related fiscal matters;

2)         Preparing the budget for the IELRB and appropriation requests for review by the IELRB and submission to the Office of Management and Budget and General Assembly;

3)         Processing all personnel matters;

4)         Assigning all clerical and administrative staff within the offices of the IELRB.

b)         The IELRB's staff is organized as depicted in Appendix A.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14418, effective August 12, 2011)

Section 2675.260  Advisory Committee

The IELRB may establish an advisory committee, including subcommittees thereof, composed of individuals who appear before the Board, or who otherwise do business with our Board, in order to act in an advisory capacity to the Board on certain Agency matters.

Section 2675.APPENDIX A   Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board Staff Organization Chart

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14418, effective August 12, 2011)