If the ORI Director is not going to preside as the hearing officer, he or she shall designate an impartial person or persons to conduct hearings and make decisions under 121 CMR 1.000. No person shall attempt to interfere with or influence the decision of the hearing officer or the implementation of the decision. No person shall review the decision of the hearing officer prior to its issuance. Neither the ORI Director nor an appointed hearing officer shall preside in a hearing in which a decision in which he or she has had prior involvement is in dispute.
121 CMR, § 1.200