Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE80. PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES |
PART150. PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE MERIT BOARD |
SUBPARTA. DEFINITIONS |
§150.10. Definitions
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As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings specified:
"Act" – "AN ACT in relation to the Department of State Police" (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 121, pars. 307.3 through 307.14) and all amendments thereto;
"Appointment" – The Director's authority to assign certified applicants to sworn positions in the Department of State Police or to assign applicants to the Academy;
"Background Investigations" – A review of character, integrity, education, job experience, credit, traffic/criminal records, medical history and other factors bearing on applicants' fitness to fulfill a Department of State Police Officer position;
"Board" – The Department of State Police Merit Board;
"Board Docket" – A chronological record of all motions, orders, notices, petitions and other documents filed in each disciplinary procedure before the Board;
"Bona Fide Applicant" – A person who personally completes and files with the Department of State Police Merit Board a formal written application for a Department of State Police Officer position for which the Department of State Police Merit Board is accepting applications on the date and at the place of receipt of the application;
"Candidate" –A Department of State Police Officer who participates in the promotional processes conducted by the Department of State Police Merit Board in accordance with prescribed Rules, Regulations and Procedures;
"Certification" – The Board's authority to designate applicants and candidates eligible for appointment or promotion;
"Chairman" – Chairman of the Department of State Police Merit Board;
"Classification of Ranks" – Delineation of the standards and qualifications for each designated rank;
"Complaint" – A written statement of charges filed by the Director seeking suspension in excess of thirty days, demotion, or discharge;
"Days" – Calendar days;
"Deputy Director" – Deputy Director in charge of a Division within the Department of State Police;
"Director" – Director of the Department of State Police;
"Division" – A Division within the Department of State Police;
"Executive Director" – Executive Director of the Board;
"Felony" – An offense for which a sentence to death or to a term of imprisonment in a penitentiary for one year or more is provided;
"Hearing Officer" – A person duly qualified and designated by the Board to preside over disciplinary hearings;
"Medical Examiner" – A licensed physician appointed by the Board who performs medical examinations and serves as an advisor;
"Notice of Disciplinary Action" – A written statement by the Director or Deputy Director imposing disciplinary measures of thirty days or less suspension, restitution, written reprimand, or loss of regular days off;
"Order" – A written decision of the Board;
"Petition for Review of Suspension" – A written statement by a suspended sworn officer seeking a review by the Board of a suspension of thirty days or less;
"Promotion" – The Director's authority to advance certified sworn officers to the next higher rank;
"Reporter" – A certified court reporter selected by the Board to transcribe hearings;
"Deputy Director – Deputy Director in charge of a Division within the Department of State Police;
"Suspension" – Temporary removal of a sworn officer from duty without pay;
"Sworn Officer" – Any State Police Officer or Special Agent of the Department of State Police.
(Source: Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 5201, effective April 3, 1989)