641. RECUSAL OF BOARD MEMBERS

641 RECUSAL OF BOARD MEMBERS 641.1 A Board member shall recuse themself from participating in any proceeding in which their impartiality may reasonably be questioned. Reasons for recusal include, but are not limited to: A personal bias or prejudice concerning a party; Personal knowledge of disputed facts concerning the Petition for Review; The Board member has previously served as a lawyer or witness concerning the same appeal; or A personal financial interest in the outcome of the proceeding. 641.2 The Board member shall notify the Chairperson of the recusal prior to discussion of the Petition for Review. The Board member will not be permitted to discuss the merits of the case and shall not participate in the vote to grant, deny, or remand the Petition for Review. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 000298 (January 14, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Government Personnel 6-B DCMR § 641