In the event of a challenge to a member or members of a decision-making body which would cause a lack of a quorum or would result in a failure to obtain a majority vote as required by law, any such challenged member(s) shall be permitted to fully participate in the proceeding and vote as though the challenge had not occurred, if the member or members publicly disclose the basis for disqualification prior to rendering a decision. Such participation shall not subject the decision to a challenge by reason of violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.
RCW 42.36.090
Participation of challenged member of decision-making body.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 78 Wash. App. 840 - Bjarnson v. Kitsap County (1995)
Most recently applied in 96 Wash. App. 501 - Jackstadt v. Washington State Patrol (May 1999)
1982 c 229 s 9.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.