No officer or employee of the Oregon Health Authority who owns property or resides within affected territory that is subject to proceedings under the provisions of ORS 222.840 to 222.915 shall participate in an official capacity in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to such proceedings. If the Director of the Oregon Health Authority is such a person, the director shall so inform the Governor, who shall appoint another person to fulfill the duties of the director in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to such proceeding.
ORS 222.911