New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 11 - INSURANCE
Chapter XXII
Part 450 - General Provisions
Section 450.5 - Drug Accountability Board recusals
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) If a conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict of interest, arises with a member of the board, the member shall recuse himself or herself from participating in the presentation, discussion or vote for which the conflict arises.
(b) The bureau shall determine, before any materials are shared with the members of the board, if a conflict of interest, or appearance of a conflict of interest, arises with any member of the board and shall report the conflict to the chair for a determination.
(c) Each member of the board shall review the topics to be discussed at each meeting of the board in advance and shall communicate in writing any real or potential conflict, or the appearance of any conflict, to the chair prior to reviewing any materials or attending any meetings of the board.
(d) The chair shall have final authority to determine whether and when recusal is required, or whether the conflict of interest can be avoided only by divestiture or resignation from the board.