A-2.1, r. 5 - Regulation respecting the procedure for selecting persons qualified for appointment as members of the Commission d’accès à l’information

Section 5 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

5. A committee member whose impartiality could be questioned must withdraw with respect to a candidate, including in the following situations:

(1)  the member is or was the candidate’s spouse;

(2)  the member is related to the candidate by birth, marriage or civil union, up to the degree of first cousin; or

(3)  the member is a partner, employer or employee of the candidate or was such a partner, employer or employee in the last 10 years; however, a member who is in the public service must withdraw with respect to a candidate only if the member is or was under the direct supervision of the candidate or is or was the candidate’s immediate superior.

If a committee member has withdrawn or is absent or unable to act, the decision is made by the other members.

Decision 1384, s. 5.