Illinois Regulations 7500.10

1) to receive complaints concerning conduct that occurred after June 30, 1984, by an Industrial Commission Commissioner or Industrial Commission Arbitrator when either:

A) allegations of misconduct committed as part of the Commissioner's or Arbitrator's duties have been made which would factually support an indictment under the criminal law of Illinois; or

B) allegations that the Arbitrator's or Commissioner's conduct demonstrates favoritism toward one party in the conduct of the proceeding; or

C) allegations that the Arbitrator or Commissioner did not follow the procedures and rules set bym the Illinois Industrial Commission or the procedures set forth in the Workers' Compensation Act; or

D) allegations that an Arbitrator or Commissioner had a conflict of interest.

2) to conduct investigations of such complaints;

3) to conduct hearings on such complaints to determine if there is sufficient evidence:

A) to advise the Commissioner or Arbitrator of necessary corrective action which shall consist of an oral or written reprimand sent to the Commissioner or Arbitrator by the Board that the Commissioner or Arbitrator should not repeat the conduct stated in the complaint; or

B) in matters of serious concern to the State, to recommend to the Governor the dismissal of an Arbitrator or the non-reappointment of a Commissioner. A matter of serious concern is misconduct in a proceeding by a Commissioner or Arbitrator such that it would support an indictment under Illinois Criminal law or a pattern of complaints requiring corrective action consisting of 3 oral or written reprimands for favoritism toward a party or failure to follow rules or procedures of the Industrial Commission.

b) Membership

No member of the Board may participate, except to hear and defend against the complaint, in any proceedings before the Board involving a complaint as to his or her own conduct.

c) Meetings

1) Regular meetings will be scheduled to be held at least once per calendar year quarter. Additional meetings will be held pursuant to the call of the Chairman or at the request of three or more members. The Board will call a meeting within (15) days or receipt of any complaint.

2) Members of the Board shall receive written notice of the scheduling, rescheduling, or cancellation of meetings at least five business days prior to any such meeting.

3) Five members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

4) The Board will vote to close all or any portion of that meeting whenever the meeting is to consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of an Arbitrator or Commissioner or is to hear testimony on a complaint lodged against an Arbitrator or Commissioner to determine its validity. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 102, par. 42). The motion requesting a closed meeting and the vote of each member on that motion will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.