If the initial complaint was filed by a commission member, that commission member is disqualified from sitting at the hearing as a commission member and from participating in the decision made by the commission. The commission member may appear as a witness and give advice on procedure.

Source: 18 SDR 9, effective July 23, 1991.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-26-26 , 42-7-56.