Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 9063 – Bias of presiding officer or agency member
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1. Hearings; impartial. Hearings shall be conducted in an impartial manner. Upon the filing in good faith by a party of a timely charge of bias or of personal or financial interest, direct or indirect, of a presiding officer or agency member in the proceeding requesting that that person disqualify himself, that person shall determine the matter as a part of the record.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 5 Sec. 9063
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
2. Counsel. Notwithstanding section 9055, the person involved may consult with private counsel concerning the charge.
[PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 551, §3 (NEW).