(A) Upon the application being prepared and executed by the applicant, the same shall be submitted to the Liquor Control Commissioner for approval. The Liquor Control Commissioner may withhold action on the application for 30 days for investigation of the application file before finally taking action thereto.
(B) (1) In the event the Liquor Control Commissioner, after his or her investigation as provided herein, has any question concerning the eligibility of the particular applicant to receive a license under this chapter, then said Liquor Control Commissioner shall confer with a special liquor advisory committee. This committee shall be appointed by the County Board Chairperson and shall consist of two County Board members and the State’s Attorney.
(2) In the event the Liquor Control Commissioner has asked the advice of his or her advisory committee, then no final action shall be taken on the application until the advisory committee has met and made its recommendations to the Liquor Control Commissioner; provided, however, that the final decision concerning the issuance of the license shall be made by the Liquor Control Commissioner.
(Ord. 1995-4, passed 9-19-1995)