§ 12.08.01. Challenge to impartiality.

A party to an administrative or appellate hearing may challenge the impartiality of any member of the hearing body or of the hearing officer. The challenge shall state by affidavit facts relating to a bias, prejudgment, personal interest or other facts from which the challenger has concluded that the decision-maker cannot participate in an impartial manner. Except for good cause shown, the challenge shall be delivered by personal service to the town manager no less than 48 hours preceding the time set for the hearing. The manager shall attempt to notify the person whose qualifications are challenged prior to the hearing. The challenge shall be incorporated into the record of the hearing.

(Ord. No. 91-6, § 3(12.08.01), 2-11-1992)