Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 3960/12.2. Powers of the State Board staff

(1) Review applications for permits and exemptions in accordance with the standards, criteria, and plans of need established by the State Board under this Act and certify its finding to the State Board.

(1.5) Post the following on the Board's web site: relevant (i) rules, (ii) standards, (iii) criteria, (iv) State norms, (v) references used by Board staff in making determinations about whether application criteria are met, and (vi) notices of project-related filings, including notice of public comments related to the application.

(2) Charge and collect an amount determined by the State Board and the staff to be reasonable fees for the processing of applications by the State Board. The State Board shall set the amounts by rule. Application fees for continuing care retirement communities, and other health care models that include regulated and unregulated components, shall apply only to those components subject to regulation under this Act. All fees and fines collected under the provisions of this Act shall be deposited into the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Fund to be used for the expenses of administering this Act.

(2.1) Publish the following reports on the State Board website:

(3) Coordinate with other State agencies having responsibilities affecting health care facilities, including licensure and cost reporting agencies.

(4) Issue advisory opinions upon request. Staff advisory opinions do not constitute determinations by the State Board. Determinations by the State Board are made through the declaratory ruling process.