Section 2720.15  Disqualification Of Adjudicator, Referee, Or Board Of Review

a)         No Adjudicator or Referee or member of the Board of Review shall participate in any manner in any investigation or proceeding under the Act if he has a financial or other direct personal interest in the outcome of the proceeding or investigation.  Personal interest includes family, social or professional relationships, or general bias or prejudice which would tend to affect the ability of the Adjudicator, Referee or Board member to remain fair and impartial.

b)         A party seeking disqualification must file a written request to disqualify with the person whose disqualification is sought prior to the commencement of the investigation or proceeding.  The request to disqualify must contain specific facts which indicate a financial or other direct personal interest in the outcome of the proceeding or investigation.

c)         The person whose disqualification is sought will issue his decision on the request prior to the investigation or proceeding.  If the request is denied, the reasons for the denial must be set forth in writing and the Adjudicator, Referee or Board of Review will proceed with the investigation or proceeding.  The request and the reasons for the denial will be part of the record in any appeal.