§9063. Bias of presiding officer or agency member 1. Hearings; impartial. Hearings must be conducted in an impartial manner. Upon the filing in good faith by a party of a timely charge of bias or of personal or financial interest, direct or indirect, of a presiding officer or agency member in the proceeding requesting that the presiding officer or agency member be disqualified, that presiding officer or agency member shall determine the matter as a part of the record. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §84 (COR).] 2. Counsel. Notwithstanding section 9055, the person involved may consult with private counsel concerning the charge. [PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. B, §84 (COR).
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