LAC 46:XLV.9920. Recusal

A. Any board member, director of investigations, and/or independent counsel who, because of bias or interest, is unable to assure a fair and impartial hearing and/or administrative proceeding shall be recused from that particular proceeding. The reasons for the recusal shall be made part of the record. Should the majority of the board members be recused for a particular proceeding, the governor shall be requested to appoint a sufficient number of pro tem members to obtain a quorum for the proceeding. Should the director of investigations be recused from a particular hearing and/or administrative proceeding, the board will contract for or specify a pro tem director of investigations who meets the criteria outlined in R.S. 37:1270(A)(9) to the satisfaction of the board, for that particular proceeding.