OAR 350-016-0010: Presiding Officer — Disqualification, Substitution

(1) Any party may petition for the disqualification of an individual promptly after receipt of notice indicating that the individual will preside or, if later, promptly upon discovering facts establishing grounds for disqualification. (2) The individual whose disqualification is requested shall determine whether to grant the petition, stating facts and reasons for the determination. (3) If a substitute is required for an individual who becomes unavailable as a result of disqualification or any other reason, the substitute must be appointed by the commission.