16. A member of the selection committee whose impartiality could be questioned must withdraw with respect to an applicant, including in the following situations:(1) the member is or was the applicant’s spouse;
(2) the member is related to the applicant by birth, marriage or civil union, up to the degree of first cousin inclusively;
(3) the member is or was an employer, employee or partner of the applicant in the last 10 years; despite the foregoing, a member who is in the public service must withdraw with respect to an applicant only if the member is or was under the direct supervision of the applicant or the applicant’s immediate superior.
If a committee member withdraws or is absent or unable to act, the decision is made by the other members.
410-2017O.C. 410-2017, s. 16.