Ill. Admin. Code tit. 80 § 150.10
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.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 80, § 150.10
Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 5201, effective April 3, 1989