Section Adm 203.02 - Withdrawal of Presiding Officer(a) Upon his or her own initiative or upon the motion of any party or intervenor, the presiding officer shall withdraw from any adjudicative proceeding for good cause.(b) Good cause shall exist if the presiding officer:(1) Has a direct interest in the outcome of the matter, including but not limited to a financial or family relationship with any party or intervenor;(2) Has made statements or engaged in behavior which objectively demonstrates that he or she has prejudged the facts of the case; or(3) Personally believes that:a. He or she cannot fairly or accurately judge the facts of the case; orb. His or her involvement in the matter would, under all of the circumstances, create an impression of bias.(c) Mere knowledge of the issues involved in the matter, acquaintance with any party, intervenor, witness or representative, or employment by the department shall not constitute good cause for withdrawal.N.H. Admin. Code § Adm 203.02
#2235, eff 12-30-82; ss by #3032, eff 5-31-85, EXPIRED: 5-31-91
New. #7102, eff 9-23-99; ss by #8908, eff 9-22-07