Section 1750.210  Public Hearings

a)         The Chair or a committee chair may convene public hearings on proposed rulemaking whenever the interest of the State would be best served by such proceedings in order to establish a record of public comment.

b)         Formal notice of a public hearing shall be given upon at least ten (10) business days notice in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act [5 ILCS 120].  The notice shall include the date, time and place of the proceedings.

c)         Minutes of public hearings shall be recorded and shall be available for public inspection.

(Source:  Amended at 24 Ill. Reg. 5650, effective March 20, 2000)