- (a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party or intervenor, the presiding officer or a member of the presiding panel shall withdraw from any hearing for good cause.
(b) Good cause shall exist if the presiding officer or panel member:
- (1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing, including but not limited to, a financial or family relationship with any party or intervenor;
- (2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of the case; or
- (3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of the case.
- (c) Mere knowledge of the issues or acquaintance with any party, intervenor or witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.
Source. #7635-A, eff 1-30-02; ss by #10339, eff 5-17-13