§ 14.20.040. Conflict of interest.

A.

An administrative hearings officer may not hear a case in which the officer has a conflict of interest.

B.

An administrative hearings officer will be deemed to have a conflict of interest concerning a proceeding if:

1.

The officer or a member of the officer's immediate family has a measurable financial interest in any property affected by the proceeding;

2.

The officer or a member of the officer's immediate family could foreseeably profit in any material way through resolution of the matters before such officer; or

3.

The officer would be faced with a violation of the code of ethics of the municipality by adjudicating in the proceeding.

(AO No. 93-167(S-1), § 1, 4-13-94)