Section 172-121-075. Conflicts of interest.

(1) Individuals who play a role in receiving, investigating, and otherwise processing complaints shall not have any conflict of interest in the process. In the event such a conflict arises in the process, the person shall disclose such interest to the parties. Parties to the complaint who believe a university official involved in the process has a conflict of interest may report such concerns to the director of SRR or the dean of students. The director or dean shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists and take appropriate action.

(2) Challenges to council membership. Members of the student disciplinary council shall not participate in any case in which they are the accused, the complainant, a victim, or a witness; in which they have a personal interest or bias; or in which they have acted previously in an investigatory, advisory, or adjudicatory capacity.

(a) If a member has such a conflict, the person shall recuse themself from further involvement in the case. In the event such a conflict arises after the council has been selected or during a proceeding, the member shall disclose the conflict to the parties.

(b) A member's eligibility to participate in a case may be challenged by parties to the case or by other council members at any time. When such a challenge is made, the session council shall make a decision on the challenge.

(c) If a member is disqualified or disqualifies themself from a case, the director of SRR will appoint a replacement.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-123, § 172-121-075, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.]

RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 13-24-123, § 172-121-075, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14.