- a) The Board shall conduct a de novo hearing. Except as otherwise provided (e.g., prima facie evidence rule at Section 603.55), counsel for the Board shall have the burden of proof by a presponderance of evidence.
- b) Any testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation.
- c) Both parties may present an opening statement on the merits.
- d) Upon conclusion of the petitioner's case, the Board may present evidence in rebuttal to the petitioner's case.
- e) Both parties may present closing arguments. The Board proceeds first, then the petitioner, and thereafter the Board may present rebuttal closing argument.
- f) Each party may conduct cross-examination of any witnesses presented. The Board may also, as a matter of right, examine the petitioner as an adverse witness.
(Source: Added at 26 Ill. Reg. 10806, effective July 1, 2002)