§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.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
2. Counsel. Notwithstanding section 9055, the person involved may consult with private counsel concerning the charge.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 18: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Chapter 375: MAINE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
Subchapter 4: ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDINGS
5 §9051-A. Notice of environmental agency adjudicatory proceedings
5 §9052-A. Holding of hearings
5 §9053. Disposition without full hearing
5 §9055. Ex parte communications; separation of functions
5 §9056. Opportunity to be heard
5 §9060. Subpoenas and discovery