- (a) Upon the hearing officer's own initiative or upon the motion or request of any party, a hearing officer shall, for good cause, withdraw from any appeal.
- (b) Good cause shall exist if a hearing officer has a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing or any connection with the parties that would be likely to improperly influence his or her judgment.
- (c) Mere knowledge of the issues, the parties, or any witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Ins 200) #13073-A, eff 7-27-20