Section 150.10  Definitions

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.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 5201, effective April 3, 1989)