A hearing examiner or any Board member shall withdraw from any proceeding in which they cannot afford a fair and impartial hearing or consideration. Any party may request such disqualification by filing an affidavit, promptly upon discovery of the alleged disqualification, stating the particular grounds for objection. The issue shall be referred to the Board to be determined promptly and, upon disqualification, the Board shall assign another hearing examiner and if necessary, as provided by 75 O.S., Section 316, seek appointment of an additional member or members pro-tem.

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 817, eff 9-15-22

Amended at 42 Ok Reg, Number 21, effective 8-1-25