ICCB Rules

Section 5175 Section 5175.140  ICCB Rules a)         Initiation of new or amended rules or the repeal of existing rules will begin at the direction of the Board or its Executive Director, or when required by State statute or court decision. b)         The public and advisory organizations may propose the development, amendment or repeal of a rule by writing to the ICCB Executive Director at 401 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701.  The written statement should cite the specific rule to be amended or repealed or should state proposed specific language for a new rule.  Reasons for the proposal shall be included. c)         Proposed new rules, amendments or repealers will be presented as information at an open public meeting of the Board prior to publication in the Illinois Register. d)         Following presentation to the Board, proposed rules, amendments or repealers will be published in the Illinois Register.  During the 45-day First Notice period, interested persons or agencies may provide public comment. e)         Proposed new rules, amendments or repealers that have met the requirements for public input will be presented to the Board for approval.  Thereafter, the Board shall direct the Executive Director or his or her designee to submit proposed rules, amendments or repealers for review by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) during the Second Notice period. f)         At the end of the Second Notice period, if no objections are received from JCAR, ICCB may adopt the rules or any modifications in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA) [5 ILCS 100].  If ICCB receives an objection from JCAR during the Second Notice period, the Executive Director shall present the objection to the Board at its next meeting for consideration. g)         The Executive Director may, without Board aproval, promulgate emergency and peremptory rules in accordance with the IAPA.  Emergency and peremptory rules shall be presented as information to the Board at its next regularly scheduled meeting.