N.H. Code Admin. R. Res 203.02
Withdrawal of Presiding Officer
Effective Oct 1, 2001#2221, eff 12-23-82; ss by #2979, eff 2-21-85; EXPIRED: 2-21-91 New. #5798, eff 3-18-94, EXPIRED: 3-18-00 New. #7568-A, eff 10-1-01, EXPIRED: 7-1-18Commissioner, Department of Resources and Economic Development
- (a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party, a presiding officer shall, for good cause withdraw from any hearing.
(b) Good cause shall exist if a presiding officer:
- (1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of a hearing, including, but not limited to, a financial or family relationship with any party; or
- (2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of a case; or
- (3) Personally believes that he or she cannot fairly judge the facts of a case.
- (c) Mere knowledge of the issues, the parties or any witness shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.
Source. #2221, eff 12-23-82; ss by #2979, eff 2-21-85; EXPIRED: 2-21-91 New. #5798, eff 3-18-94, EXPIRED: 3-18-00 New. #7568-A, eff 10-1-01, EXPIRED: 7-1-18