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Recusal and Exclusion in Objection Procedures

Recusal of objection committee members is possible in case of bias (art. 7:17 Awb). Grounds: conflict of interest or conduct. Request temporarily halts procedure until decision.

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Recusal and Exclusion in Objection Procedures

In objection procedures, a member of the objection committee may be recused if bias is suspected, on the basis of Article 7:17 Awb. This protects the integrity of the advisory process.

Grounds for Recusal

  • Personal interests: Family ties or financial involvement.
  • Prior statements: Previous public opinions on the case.
  • Appearances of bias: Conduct during the hearing.

Procedure

The objector submits a recusal request to the committee chair. If granted, a replacement is appointed. The decision on recusal is not revocable and binding. In exceptional cases, this suspends the procedure.

Practical examples show that recusal is rare (less than 5% of cases), but crucial for trust. This aligns with broader principles of good administration.