D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-412
No member of the reviewing committee or the SHCC shall vote on any proposed use of federal funds if he or she has (or has had within the prior twelve (12) months) a substantial ownership, employment, medical staff, fiduciary, contractual, creditor, or consultative relationship with any entity or individual involved in any review matter before those groups.
A member with a conflict of interest shall make a written disclosure of his or her interest in any matter, and shall also make the relationship public in the meeting in which the action is to be taken.
Members who declare a conflict of interest may participate in discussions, but shall not vote on the matter requiring action. The written record shall reflect an abstention for members declaring a conflict of interest.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-412