Section 1300.30  Definitions

This Part relies on the definitions contained in the Act, as well as other definitions set forth in this Section.

"Act" means the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act [5 ILCS 315].

"Administrative Law Judge" or "ALJ" means either the agency head or an attorney licensed to practice in Illinois.

"Administrative Law Judge's recommended decision and order" means findings of fact and conclusions of law and reasons for those findings and conclusions.  It is not a final decision of the Board.  A recommended decision and order will be reviewed by the Board upon the filing of exceptions or on the Board's own motion.

"Board" means the Illinois Labor Relations Board or State or Local Panel, individually as applicable, or an agent designated by the Board.

"Board Agent" means any Board employee who is designated by the Board to perform the acts and/or responsibilities outlined in the relevant Sections of this Part.

"Serve", unless otherwise limited by a specific rule, means to serve by U.S. Mail, by hand delivery or by e-mail at the served person's e-mail address. When service is made by e-mail, service shall be to the e-mail address indicated on the designation form.