8. A member of the committee whose impartiality could be questioned must withdraw with respect to a candidate, in particular if the member(1) is or was the candidate’s spouse;
(2) is related to the candidate by birth, marriage or civil union, to the degree of first cousin inclusively;
(3) is or was the employer, employee or partner of the candidate in the last 10 years; despite the foregoing, a member who is in the public service must withdraw with respect to a candidate only if the member is or was under the candidate’s direct supervision or is or was the candidate’s immediate superior.