When must a ZBA member be disqualified? What is the process for disqualification, and what is the role of a member relative to that case … and with regards to other non-related cases?
New Hampshire Statute addresses conflict of interest for local boards under RSA 673:14 Disqualification of Member, as follows. 673:14 Disqualification of Member. I. No Member of a zoning board of adjustment, building code board of appeals, planning board, heritage commission, or historic district commission shall participate in deciding or shall sit upon the hearing of any question which the board is to decide in a judicial capacity if that member has a direct personal or pecuniary interest in the outcome which differs from the interest of other citizens, or if that member would be disqualified for any cause to act as a juror upon the trial of the same matter in any action at law. Reasons for disqualification do not include exemption from service as a juror or knowledge of the facts gleaned in the performance of the members official duties. Section II includes a non-binding procedure under which a board may take a vote on whether a particular member has a conflict. Section III requires
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