Section 125.170  Order of Proceedings

The following shall be the order of all proceedings held, pursuant to Subpart C of this Part, subject to modification by the Hearing Officer for good cause:

a)         Presentation, argument and disposition of motions preliminary to a hearing on the merits of the matters raised in the complaint or answer;

b)         presentation of opening statements;

c)         complainant's case;

d)         respondent's case;

e)         complainant's case in rebuttal;

f)         statements from interested citizens, if authorized by the Hearing Officer;

g)         complainant's closing statement, which may include legal argument;

h)         respondent's closing statement, which may include legal argument; and

i)          ruling on any reserved motions.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 2351, effective February 4, 2011)