# 80 Ill. Adm. Code 50.40: Section 50.40 Jurisdiction B Exemptions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 80 Ill. Adm. Code 50.40
- **Heading:** Section 50.40 Jurisdiction B Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 80 PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES / CHAPTER II: SECRETARY OF STATE MERIT COMMISSION / Part 50 MERIT COMMISSION / Section 50.40 Jurisdiction B Exemptions

## Text

Section 50
Section 50.40  Jurisdiction B
Exemptions
a)         The Commission, upon written recommendation of the Director,
shall exempt from Jurisdiction B positions which, in the judgement of the
Commission, involve either principal administrative responsibility for the
determination of policy or principal administrative responsibility for the way
in which policies are carried out and/or are highly confidential positions,
except positions which have the powers of a law enforcement officer may not be
exempted.
b)         The Commission may review such exempt positions and, where
they no longer comply with Section 50.40 (a) shall rescind exempt status.
c)         For all positions currently exempt by action of the
Commission, the Director shall inform the Commission in writing of all changes
in duties, responsibilities, organization, location, allocation or identity
within 10 calendar days of any such change.
d)         At least 10 calendar days prior to granting an exemption from
Jurisdiction B, the Commission will notify the incumbent of the position, if
any, of its proposed action, whereupon the incumbent and/or his representative
may appear at the Commission meeting at which action is to be taken and present
objections to such exemptions.

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