1. (a) In exceptional cases, as determined by the CPRIT Executive Director, the need for participation of the Oversight Committee member, Institute employee, ad hoc committee member, University Advisory Committee member or Scientific Research and Prevention Program committee member outweighs potential bias posed by a conflict of interest and a waiver will be granted, unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law.
2. (b) To issue a waiver, the Executive Director must find that it would be difficult or impractical to carry out the review or action otherwise, and the integrity of the review process or committee action would not be impaired by the member's participation. The waiver may include limits on certain activities to be taken by the individual, such as voting on the application.
3. (c) The interest in the application held by the Oversight Committee member, Institute employee, ad hoc committee member, University Advisory Committee member or Scientific Research and Prevention Program committee member and the reason for issuing the waiver shall be disclosed in writing by the Executive Director and submitted to the presiding officer of the Oversight Committee prior to the Oversight Committee's decision regarding the slate of applications recommended for funding.

Source Note:The provisions of this §702.17 adopted to be effective February 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 872.