Members debate recusal and scoring rules as committee readies new appointments

Aug 27, 2026

Committee members asked whether new recusal and scoring rules apply immediately or after the new commission takes office; Department of Finance said members must disclose contributions and recuse from scoring according to the written rules provided with the grants.

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Committee members raised questions about whether the new recusal and scoring rules are already in effect. Multiple members recalled differing practices in the previous grant cycle, with one member saying the older practice allowed scoring after disclosure while the new rule requires recusal from scoring when a financial conflict exists.

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