5 §9063. Bias of presiding officer or agency member - Maine Statutes

Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES

Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES HEADING: PL 1977, C. 551, §3 (NEW)

Chapter 375: MAINE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT HEADING: PL 1977, C. 551, §3 (NEW)

Subchapter 4: ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS HEADING: PL 1977, C. 551, §3 (NEW)

§9063. Bias of presiding officer or agency member

1. Hearings; impartial. Hearings shall be conducted in an impartial manner. Upon the filing in good faith by a party of a timely charge of bias or of personal or financial interest, direct or indirect, of a presiding officer or agency member in the proceeding requesting that that person disqualify himself, that person shall determine the matter as a part of the record.

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Counsel. Notwithstanding section 9055, the person involved may consult with private counsel concerning the charge.

[ 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).