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10. Avoid voting on any zoning map or text amendment where the outcome of the vote is <br />reasonably likely to have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable financial impact on you. <br />(G.S. 153A-340(g); 160A-381(d).) <br />11. Do not participate in or vote on any quasi-judicial matter, including matters that come before <br />the board when acting in aquasi-judicial capacity under G.S. 153A-345 or 160A-388, if <br />participation would violate affected persons' constitutional right to an impartial decision-maker. <br />Impermissible conflicts under this statutory standard include "having a fixed opinion prior to <br />hearing the matter that is not susceptible to change"; "undisclosed ex parte communications <br />[communications between a board member and someone else who is involved in the matter <br />that occur outside the official quasi judicial proceeding]"; "a close familial, business, or other <br />associational relationship with an affected person": or "a financial interest in the outcome of the <br />matter." (153A-345(e1), 160A-388(e1); violation of the constitutional standard by one member <br />invalidates the entire vote.) <br />12. Fulfill your statutory obligation to vote on all matters that come before you even when there are <br />appearances of conflict, and only refrain from voting when there is a legal basis for or <br />requirement to be excused from voting. (G.S. 153A-44; 160A-75.) <br />