Ill. Admin. Code tit. 1 § 210.500

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 50, December 13, 2024

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.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 1, § 210.500

Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 4739, effective March 14, 1994