5 M.R.S. §9063: Bias of presiding officer or agency member

1. Hearings; impartial. Hearings must 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 the presiding officer or agency member be disqualified, that presiding officer or agency member shall determine the matter as a part of the record.

2. Counsel. Notwithstanding section 9055, the person involved may consult with private counsel concerning the charge.