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100 (c) When an individual acting in a representative capacity appears in person or signs a paper in practice before the Board, the individual's personal appearance or signature shall constitute a representation to the Board that, under the provisions of these rules and the law, the individual is authorized and qualified to represent the particular person on whose behalf the individual acts. The Board may at any time require any person transacting business with the Board in a representative capacity to show the individual's authority and qualification to act in such capacity. (d) No individual who has been associated with the Board as a member, officer, employee, or counsel shall be permitted to appear before the Board on behalf of or to represent any party in connection with any proceeding or matter that the individual has handled or passed upon while associated in any capacity with the Board. (e) No person or agency appearing before the Board in any proceeding or matter shall, in relation thereto, knowingly accept the assistance from and compensate any individual who would be barred by subsection (d). (f) No person who has been associated with the Board as a member, officer, employee, or counsel thereof shall be permitted to appear before the Board on behalf of, or to represent in any manner, any person or agency in connection with any proceeding or matter that was pending before the Board at the time of the person's association, unless the person first obtains written consent of the Board. Written consent shall be given only upon verified showing that the person did not give personal consideration to the matter or proceeding as to which consent is sought or gain particular knowledge of the facts thereof during the person's association with the Board. (g) Subsections (d) through (f) shall not apply to any individual or agency who has terminated the association with the Board for a period of one year. [Eff. 09/28/02; am ] (Auth: HRS §§76-47, 91-2) (Imp: HRS §§76-47, 91-2) § 10 1 -3 Disgualification of Board member or hearings officer. (a) Any party to a hearing may, no later than five days before the proceeding, file an affidavit that one or more of the Board members or a hearings officer has a personal bias or prejudice. For good cause, as determined by the Board, the time limitation for filing may be waived by a majority of all the members to which the Board is entitled.