It is the policy of the board that whenever a member or hearing officer has personal knowledge of a case, or a personal interest, or personal acquaintance of the subject person, any of which factors might reasonably be construed as having an influence on the outcome, the member or hearing officer shall withdraw completely from the decision-making process on that case if requested by any party to the proceeding.
Wash. Admin. Code § 381-10-120
Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.220(1)(b) and 42.17.250. 98-19-054, § 381-10-120, filed 9/15/98, effective 10/16/98; 91-14-028, § 381-10-120, filed 6/26/91, effective 7/27/91.