ASSIGNMENT AND DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE

Subpart 1. Assignment. The chief judge must promptly assign a judge to a rule proceeding after the chief judge receives a request to schedule a rule hearing, or a filing from an agency under parts 1400.2060 , 1400.2300 , 1400.2400 , 1400.2410 , or 1400.2450 . A request to schedule a rule hearing must include the documents listed in part 1400.2080 , subpart 5. Subp. 2. Disqualification. An assigned judge must withdraw from a rule proceeding at any time the judge decides that he or she is disqualified for any reason. Subp. 3. Disqualification by affidavit. If an affected person files an affidavit of prejudice against a judge assigned to a rulemaking hearing, the chief judge must decide whether to disqualify the judge. The affidavit must be received by the chief judge at least five working days before the rulemaking hearing.