Right to Counsel

Section 100.40  Right to Counsel An opportunity shall be afforded all parties to be represented by private legal counsel at the party's own cost and to respond and present evidence and argument. (IAPA Section 10-25) An individual may represent himself or herself. A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, certified local health department, municipality or county shall appear and be represented only by an attorney authorized to practice law in the State of Illinois. A shareholder, corporate officer, employee or member of the board of directors may not appear or represent a business entity, association or local health department unless that individual is authorized to practice law in the State of Illinois.