Section 125.410  Hearing Officer's Report

Upon the conclusion of the hearing held pursuant to Subpart C, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written report that shall include findings of fact, conclusions of law,  and recommendations.  This report shall be prepared as soon as possible after the conclusion of the public hearing and shall be transmitted to the Board, with a copy to the General Counsel.

a)         Findings of Fact shall be based exclusively on the evidence presented at the hearing, including any matters officially noticed.  Conclusions of law and recommendations shall be based upon a consideration of the record as a whole.

b)         The General Counsel, after receipt of the Hearing Officer's report, shall promptly submit comments or opinion on the Hearing Officer's report to the Board.

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