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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R270. Crime Victim Reparations, Administration |
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R270-6. Recusal of a Board Member for a Conflict of Interest |
| R270-6-1. Authority |
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This rule is authorized by Section 63M-7-506. |
| R270-6-2. Purpose |
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The purpose of this rule is to establish standards and procedures for addressing potential conflicts of interest. |
| R270-6-3. Definitions |
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Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 63M-7-502. |
| R270-6-4. Potential Conflicts of Interest |
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A board member has a potential conflict of interest with respect to a matter to be considered by the board if: (1) the board member's participation would be prohibited under Title 67, Chapter 16, the Utah Public Officers' and Employees' Ethics Act; (2) the board member's participation constitutes a violation of constitutional due process under the Utah or United States constitutions; or (3) the board member has a pecuniary interest in the outcome of the proceeding and may gain or lose some benefit from the outcome. |
| R270-6-5. Procedures |
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(1) A board member, who has a potential conflict of interest with respect to a matter before the board, shall: (a) disclose the conflict of interest on a form provided by the Office; (b) refrain from directly or indirectly influencing the board's decision on the specific issue which gave rise to the conflict of interest; and (c) recuse himself or herself from voting with the board on the matter. (2) This rule does not preclude a board member from participating in a general discussion as a subject matter expert. |