Section 1910.71  Ex Parte Communications

a)         Except in the disposition of matters that agencies are authorized by law to entertain or dispose of on an ex parte basis, the Board Members and Board employees shall not, with respect to any  pending contested appeal, communicate directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact, with any person, party or the representative of any party, except upon notice and an opportunity for all parties to participate.

b)         An ex parte communication received by any Board Member or Board employee shall be made a part of the record of the pending appeal, including all written communications, all written responses to the communications, and a memorandum stating the substance of all oral communications and all responses made and the identity of each person for whom the ex parte communication was received.

c)         Communications regarding matters of practice and procedure, such as the status of appeals, filing requirements, form letters, scheduling of hearings, administrative review, and the like, are not considered ex parte communications under this Section.

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 1233, effective January 5, 2000)