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5 ILCS 430/20-21
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-21. Special Executive Inspectors General.(a) The Executive Ethics Commission, on its own initiative and by majority  vote,  may appoint special Executive Inspectors General (i) to investigate alleged  violations of this Act if  an investigation by the Inspector General was not concluded within 6 months  after its  initiation, where the Commission finds that the Inspector General's reasons  under Section 20-65 for failing to complete the investigation are insufficient,   (ii) to accept referrals from the Commission of allegations made pursuant  to this Act concerning an Executive Inspector General or employee of an Office  of an Executive Inspector General and to investigate those allegations, (iii) to investigate matters within the jurisdiction of an Executive Inspector General if an Executive Inspector General (including his or her employees) could be reasonably deemed to be a wrongdoer or suspect, or if in the determination of the Commission, an investigation presents real or apparent conflicts of interest for the Office of the Executive Inspector General, and (iv) to investigate alleged violations of this Act pursuant to Section 20-50 and Section 20-51.(b) A special Executive Inspector General must have the same qualifications  as an Executive Inspector General appointed under Section 20-10.(c) The Commission's appointment of a special Executive Inspector General  must be in writing and must specify the duration and purpose of the  appointment.(d) A special Executive Inspector General shall have the same powers and  duties  with respect to the purpose of his or her appointment as an Executive  Inspector General appointed under Section 20-10.(e) A special Executive  Inspector  General shall report the findings of his or her investigation to the  Commission.(f) The Commission may report the findings of a special Executive Inspector  General and its recommendations, if any, to the appointing authority of the  appropriate Executive Inspector General.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-23
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-23. Ethics Officers.  Each officer and the head of each State agency  under the jurisdiction of the  Executive Ethics Commission shall designate an Ethics  Officer for the office or State agency. The board of each Regional Transit Board shall designate an Ethics Officer.  Ethics Officers shall:(1) act as liaisons between the State agency or     Regional Transit Board and the appropriate Executive Inspector General and between the State agency or Regional Transit Board and the Executive Ethics Commission;(2) review statements of economic interest and     disclosure forms of officers, senior employees, and contract monitors before they are filed with the Secretary of State; and(3) provide guidance to officers and employees in the     interpretation and implementation of this Act, which the officer or employee may in good faith rely upon. Such guidance shall be based, wherever possible, upon legal precedent in court decisions, opinions of the Attorney General, and the findings and opinions of the Executive Ethics Commission.   (Source: P.A. 96-1528, eff. 7-1-11.)
5 ILCS 430/20-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-35. Administrative subpoena; compliance. A person duly  subpoenaed for testimony, documents, or other items who neglects or refuses to  testify or produce documents or other items under the requirements of the  subpoena shall be subject to punishment as  may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.   Nothing in this Section limits or alters a person's existing rights or  protections under State or federal law.        (Source: P.A. 93-617, eff. 12-9-03.)
5 ILCS 430/20-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-40. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 93-617, eff. 12-9-03. Repealed by P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-45
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-45. Standing; representation.(a) With the exception of a person appealing an Inspector General's determination under Section 5-45 of this Act or under applicable provisions of the Illinois Procurement Code, only an Executive Inspector General or the Attorney General may bring actions before the  Executive Ethics Commission.  The Attorney General may bring actions before the Executive Ethics Commission upon receipt of notice pursuant to Section 5-50 or Section 5-51 or pursuant to Section 5-45.(b) With the exception of Section 5-45, the Attorney General shall represent an Executive Inspector General in  all proceedings before the  Commission.  Whenever the Attorney General is sick or  absent, or unable to attend, or is interested in any matter or  proceeding under this Act, upon the filing of a petition under seal by any  person with standing,  the Supreme Court (or any other court of competent jurisdiction as designated  and determined by rule of the Supreme Court) may appoint   some competent attorney to prosecute or defend that matter or proceeding, and  the attorney so appointed shall have the same  power and authority in relation to  that matter or proceeding as the  Attorney General would have had if present and  attending to the same.(c) Attorneys representing an Inspector General in  proceedings before the Executive Ethics Commission, except an attorney  appointed under subsection (b),  shall be appointed or retained by the Attorney General, shall  be under the supervision, direction, and control of the Attorney General, and  shall serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General. The compensation of any  attorneys appointed or retained in accordance  with this subsection or subsection (b) shall be paid by the appropriate Office  of the Executive  Inspector General.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-51
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-51. Closed investigations. When the Inspector General concludes that there is insufficient evidence that a violation has occurred, the Inspector General shall close the investigation. The Inspector General shall provide the Commission with a written statement of the Inspector General's decision to close the investigation. At the request of the subject of the investigation, the Inspector General shall provide a written statement to the subject of the investigation of the Inspector General's decision to close the investigation. Closure by the Inspector General does not bar the Inspector General from resuming the investigation if circumstances warrant. The Commission also has the discretion to request that the Executive Inspector General conduct further investigation of any matter closed pursuant to this Section, to appoint a Special Executive Inspector General to investigate,      or to refer the allegations to the Attorney General for further investigation or review. If the Commission requests the Attorney General to investigate or review, the Commission must notify the Attorney General and the Inspector General. The Attorney General may not begin an investigation or review until receipt of notice from the Commission.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-52
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-52. Release of summary reports.(a)          Within 60 days after receipt of a summary report and response from the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head that resulted in a suspension of at least 3 days or termination of employment, the Executive Ethics Commission shall make available to the public the report and response or a redacted version of the report and response. The Executive Ethics Commission may make available to the public any other summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head or a redacted version of the report and response.(b)          The Commission shall redact information in the summary report that may reveal the identity of witnesses, complainants, or informants or if the Commission determines it is appropriate to protect the identity of a person before the report is made public. The Commission may also redact any information it believes should not be made public. Prior to publication, the Commission shall permit the respondents, Inspector General, and Attorney General to review documents to be made public and offer suggestions for redaction or provide a response that shall be made public with the summary report.(c)          The Commission may withhold publication of the report or response if the Executive Inspector General or Attorney General certifies that releasing the report to the public will interfere with an ongoing investigation.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-55. Decisions; recommendations.(a) All decisions of the Executive Ethics Commission  must include a description of the alleged misconduct, the decision of  the Commission, including any fines levied and any recommendation  of discipline, and the reasoning for that decision. All decisions of the  Commission shall be delivered to the head of the appropriate State  agency, the appropriate ultimate jurisdictional authority, and the  appropriate Executive Inspector General. The Executive Ethics  Commission shall promulgate rules for the decision and  recommendation process.(b) If the Executive Ethics Commission issues a  recommendation of discipline to an agency head or ultimate  jurisdictional authority, that agency head or ultimate jurisdictional  authority must respond to that recommendation in 30 days with a  written response to the Executive Ethics Commission. This  response must include any disciplinary action the agency head or  ultimate jurisdictional authority has taken with respect to the officer or  employee in question. If the agency head or ultimate jurisdictional  authority did not take any disciplinary action, or took a different  disciplinary action than that recommended by the Executive  Ethics Commission, the agency head or ultimate jurisdictional  authority must describe the different action and explain the reasons for the  different action in the  written response. This response must be served upon the Executive  Ethics Commission and  the appropriate Executive Inspector General within the 30-day period and is not  exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.(c) Disciplinary action under this Act against a person subject to the Personnel Code, the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code, the Comptroller Merit Employment Code, or the State Treasurer Employment Code is within the jurisdiction of the Executive Ethics Commission and is not within the jurisdiction of those Acts.(d) Any hearing to contest disciplinary action for a violation of this Act against a person subject to the Personnel Code, the Secretary of State Merit Employment Code, the Comptroller Merit Employment Code, or the State Treasurer Employment Code pursuant to an agreement between an Executive Inspector General and an ultimate jurisdictional authority shall be conducted by the Executive Ethics Commission and not under any of those Acts. (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-60. Appeals.  A decision of the Executive  Ethics Commission to impose a fine or injunctive relief is subject to judicial review  under the Administrative Review Law. All other decisions by the  Executive Ethics Commission are final and not subject to  review either administratively or judicially.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-65. Reporting of investigations.(a) Each Executive Inspector General shall file a quarterly activity report with the Executive Ethics Commission that reflects investigative activity during the previous quarter.  The Executive Ethics Commission shall establish the reporting dates. The activity report shall include at least the following:(1) The number of investigations opened during the     preceding quarter, the affected offices or agencies, and the unique tracking numbers for new investigations.(2) The number of investigations closed during the     preceding quarter, the affected offices or agencies, and the unique tracking numbers for closed investigations.(3) The status of each on-going investigation that     remained open at the end of the quarter, the affected office, agency or agencies, the investigation's unique tracking number, and a brief statement of the general nature of the investigation.(b) If  any investigation is not concluded within 6 months after its initiation,  the appropriate Executive Inspector General shall file a 6-month report with the Executive  Ethics Commission by the fifteenth day of the month following it being open for 6 months.  The 6-month report shall disclose:(1) The general  nature of the allegation or     information giving rise to the investigation, the title or job duties of the subjects of the investigation, and the investigation's unique tracking number.(2) The date of the last alleged violation of this     Act or other State law giving rise to the investigation.(3) Whether the Executive Inspector General has found     credible the allegations of criminal conduct.(4) Whether the allegation has been referred to an     appropriate law enforcement agency and the identity of the law enforcement agency to which those allegations were referred.(5) If an allegation has not been referred to an     appropriate law enforcement agency, the reasons for the failure to complete the investigation within 6 months, a summary of the investigative steps taken, additional investigative steps contemplated at the time of the report, and an estimate of additional time necessary to complete the investigation.(6) Any other information deemed necessary by the     Executive Ethics Commission in determining whether to appoint a Special Inspector General.(c) If an Executive Inspector General has referred an allegation to an appropriate law enforcement agency and continues to investigate the matter, the future reporting requirements of this Section are suspended.(d) Reports filed under this Section are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act. (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-70. Cooperation in investigations.  It is the duty of  every officer and employee under the jurisdiction of an Executive  Inspector General, including any inspector general serving in any  State agency under the jurisdiction of that Executive Inspector  General, to cooperate with the Executive Inspector General and the Attorney General in any  investigation undertaken pursuant to this Act. Failure to cooperate includes, but is not limited to, intentional omissions and knowing false statements. Failure to cooperate  with an investigation of the Executive Inspector General or the Attorney General is grounds  for disciplinary action, including dismissal. Nothing in this Section limits or  alters a person's existing rights or protections under State or federal law.  (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-80
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-80. Referrals of investigations.  If an Executive  Inspector General determines that any alleged misconduct involves  any person not subject to the jurisdiction of the Executive  Ethics Commission, that Executive Inspector General shall refer the  reported allegations to the appropriate Inspector General, appropriate ethics  commission, or other  appropriate body. If an Executive Inspector General determines that  any alleged misconduct may give rise to criminal penalties, the  Executive Inspector General may refer the allegations regarding that  misconduct to the appropriate law enforcement authority. If an Executive Inspector General determines that any alleged misconduct resulted in the loss of public funds in an amount of $5,000 or greater, the Executive Inspector General shall refer the allegations regarding that misconduct to the Attorney General and any other appropriate law enforcement authority.   (Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
5 ILCS 430/20-85
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-85. Monthly reports by Executive Inspector General.   Each Executive Inspector General shall submit monthly  reports to the appropriate executive branch constitutional officer, on dates determined by the executive branch constitutional officer, indicating:(1) the total number of allegations received since     the date of the last report and the total number of allegations received since the date of the last report by category of claim;(2) the total number of investigations initiated     since the date of the last report and the total number of investigations initiated since the date of the last report by category of claim;(3) the total number of investigations concluded     since the date of the last report and the total number of investigations concluded since the date of the last report by category of claim;(4) the total number of investigations pending as of     the reporting date and the total number of investigations pending as of the reporting date by category of claim;(5) the total number of complaints forwarded to the     Attorney General since the date of the last report;(6) the total number of actions filed with the     Executive Ethics Commission since the date of the last report, the total number of actions pending before the Executive Ethics Commission as of the reporting date, the total number of actions filed with the Executive Ethics Commission since the date of the last report by category of claim, and the total number of actions pending before the Executive Ethics Commission as of the reporting date by category of claim;(7) the total number of allegations referred to any     law enforcement agency since the date of the last report;(8)    the total number of allegations referred to     another investigatory body since the date of the last report; and(9)   the cumulative number of each of the foregoing     for the current calendar year.For the purposes of this Section, "category of claim" shall include discrimination claims, harassment claims, sexual harassment claims, retaliation claims, gift ban claims, prohibited political activity claims, revolving door prohibition claims, and other, miscellaneous, or uncharacterized claims.The monthly report shall be available on the websites of the Executive Inspector General and the constitutional officer. (Source: P.A. 100-588, eff. 6-8-18.)
5 ILCS 430/20-86
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-86. Quarterly reports by the Attorney General.  The Attorney  General shall submit  quarterly reports to the Executive Ethics Commission, on dates determined by  the Executive Ethics Commission, indicating:(1) the number of complaints received from each of     the Executive Inspectors General since the date of the last report;(2) the number of complaints for which the Attorney     General has determined reasonable cause exists to believe that a violation has occurred since the date of the last report; and(3) the number of complaints still under review by     the Attorney General.       (Source: P.A. 93-617, eff. 12-9-03.)
5 ILCS 430/20-90
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|5 ILCS 430/ - State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.|Article 20 - Executive Ethics Commission and Executive Inspectors General

Sec. 20-90. Confidentiality.(a) The identity of any individual providing information or reporting any  possible or alleged  misconduct to an Executive Inspector General or the Executive Ethics  Commission  shall be kept confidential and may not be disclosed  without the consent of that individual, unless the individual consents to  disclosure of his or her name or disclosure of the individual's identity is  otherwise required by law. The confidentiality granted by this subsection does  not preclude the disclosure of the identity of a person in any capacity other  than as the source of an allegation.(b) Subject to the provisions of Section 20-52, commissioners, employees,  and agents of the Executive Ethics Commission,  the Executive Inspectors General, and employees and agents of each Office of  an  Executive Inspector General, the Attorney General, and the employees and agents of the office of the Attorney General shall keep confidential and shall not disclose  information exempted from disclosure under the Freedom of  Information Act or by this Act, provided the identity of any individual providing information or reporting any possible or alleged misconduct to the Executive Inspector General for the Governor may be disclosed to an Inspector General appointed or employed by a Regional Transit Board in accordance with Section 75-10.(c) In his or her discretion, an Executive Inspector General may notify complainants and subjects of an investigation with an update on the status of the respective investigation, including when the investigation is opened and closed.(d) A complainant, as defined in subsection (a) of Section 20-63, or a respondent who receives a copy of any summary report, in whole or in part, shall keep the report confidential and shall not disclose the report, or any portion thereof, prior to the publication of the summary report by the Executive Ethics Commission pursuant to this Act. A complainant or respondent who violates this subsection (d) shall be in violation of this Act and subject to an administrative fine by the Executive Ethics Commission of up to $5,000. (Source: P.A. 100-588, eff. 6-8-18; 101-617, eff. 12-20-19.)