Illinois Administrative Code
Title 26 - ELECTIONS
Part 125 - PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Subpart D - FINAL ORDERS
Section 125.450 - Settlement of Civil Penalties
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) If a civil penalty assessment imposed under Code Section 9-10 for delinquent filings represents an undue hardship for a committee, or the committee otherwise lacks the funds or the ability to raise funds to pay the assessment, the committee may submit a settlement offer to the Board using a form available on the Campaign Disclosure portion of the Board's website, or it may convey a settlement offer orally when the committee's case is called at a hearing before a Hearing Officer or the Board.
b) At its discretion, the Board may hear oral argument prior to ruling upon a settlement offer.
c) When determining whether to waive or reduce a fine, the Board will consider:
d) If the Board determines that a waiver or reduction of the fine is appropriate under subsection (c), factors to consider in determining the amount of an appropriate settlement include, but are not limited to:
e) The Board will not accept a settlement for civil assessments resulting from a Board finding of willfulness in connection with a delinquent filing.
f) Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, a settlement offer approved by the Board shall be paid within 30 days. Failure to pay within the required time shall result in automatic reinstatement of the original civil assessment amount.