Section 210.30  Definitions

"Contested Case" means an adjudicatory proceeding, not including rule-makings, quasi-legislative, informational or similar proceedings, in which the individual legal rights, duties or privileges of a party are required by law to be determined by the Office only after an opportunity for hearing.

"Hearing Officer" means the presiding officer or officers at the initial hearing before the Office and each continuation thereof.  A Hearing Officer must be an attorney-at-law licensed to practice in Illinois.