Section 210.500  Use of Subpoenas

a)         The Joint Committee may issue a subpoena pursuant to Section 5-95(b) of the Act.  The Joint Committee will issue a subpoena for reasons such as the following:

1)         the agency refuses to appear before a Joint Committee hearing;

2)         the agency refuses to provide information requested by the Joint Committee; or

3)         the agency refuses to produce any records or documents requested by the Joint Committee.

b)         Prior to the issuance of a subpoena, the Joint Committee or the Director will:

1)         notify the agency (in writing if sufficient time exists) of the refusal and the fact that the Co-Chairmen or the Director intend to issue a subpoena; and

2)         allow the agency to present its reasons for the refusal.

c)         The Co-Chairmen may issue a subpoena.  In addition, the Director may issue a subpoena when approved by a majority vote of the members of the Joint Committee.

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 4739, effective March 14, 1994)