When Should You Recuse Yourself?

A recusal is appropriate when a conflict of interest exists between an employee's job duties and financial interests (including interests in future employment) or certain business or personal relationships or outside activities. Employees are strongly encouraged to document their recusals in writing.

When Should board members recuse themselves?

4. With respect to Board decisions, members of the Board who become aware of circumstances that pose an actual or potential conflict of interest must recuse themselves from the decision-making process and take no part in the discussion or the vote.

What's the difference between recuse and excuse?

is that recuse is to refuse or reject (a judge ); to declare that the judge shall not try the case or is disqualified to act while excuse is to forgive; to pardon.