- a) Presentation, argument and disposition of motions preliminary to a hearing on the merits of the matters raised in the complaint or answer;
- b) presentation of opening statements;
- c) complainant's case;
- d) respondent's case;
- e) complainant's case in rebuttal;
- f) statements from interested citizens, if authorized by the Hearing Officer;
- g) complainant's closing statement, which may include legal argument;
- h) respondent's closing statement, which may include legal argument; and
- i) ruling on any reserved motions.
The following shall be the order of all proceedings held, pursuant to Subpart C of this Part, subject to modification by the Hearing Officer for good cause:
(Source: Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 2351, effective February 4, 2011)