1. a) A requestor whose request has been denied by the Freedom of Information Officer may appeal the denial to the Director of the Department. The notice of appeal shall be made in writing and sent to:

   Director

   Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs

   620 East Adams Street

   Springfield, Illinois 62701

   ATTN: FOIA Appeal

2. b) The notice of appeal shall include a copy of the original request, a copy of the denial received by the requestor, and a statement of the reasons why the appeal should be granted.

(Source: Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 20494, effective December 2, 1986)