1. (a) The Chairperson shall serve as presiding officer unless the Chairperson is absent or disqualified in accordance with Paragraph (b) of this Rule, in which case the Vice-chairperson shall preside.

2. (b) An affidavit seeking disqualification of any Board member, if filed in good faith and in a timely manner, will be ruled on by the remaining members of the Board. An affidavit is considered timely if it is filed:

   1. (1) prior to the hearing; or
   2. (2) as soon after the commencement of the hearing as the affiant becomes aware of the facts that give rise to the belief that a Board member should be disqualified.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90B-6(h); 150B-40;
Eff. September 1, 1989;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2000;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 19, 2015;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2021.