The challenged member or members may choose not to participate in the hearing or may deliver a written answer to the chief executive officer of the body. If the challenged member chooses not to participate in the hearing because of the member's personal or pecuniary interest in the outcome of the hearing or because he has received a gift or loan regarding the subject matter of the hearing, then the member shall provide the disclosure required by Nevada Revised Statutes 281.501(4). (Ord. 07-03, 6-25-2007)