(1) In the event that no decision can be reached by the Board on a specific item due to self-disqualification of an elected or appointed Commissioner(s), the Board may, by majority vote at the request of the disqualified Commissioner(s), appoint a pro-tem Commissioner(s), to replace the disqualified Commissioner(s). One of the votes for the pro-tem Commissioner must be the vote of the elected or appointed Commissioner who has disqualified himself.

(2) The pro-tem Commissioner shall be qualified to serve as a Commissioner, shall be a resident of the district of the Commissioner he replaces, and shall take the oath of office of Commissioner before serving as such.

(3) No County employee, except elected officials, may serve as a pro-tem Commissioner.

(4) The resolution appointing the pro-tem Commissioner shall specify the authority delegated to them, in terms of specific decisions or acts, and their authority shall be limited as stated by the resolution. The elected or appointed Commissioner shall continue to perform all other duties of his office, except those specifically delegated to the pro-tem Commissioner.

(5) The disqualified Commissioner and the pro-tem Commissioner shall each prepare and file with the Clerk of the Board prior to action upon the specific item which causes the disqualification, an affidavit stating that they have not discussed the merits of the matter with each other. The disqualified Commissioner shall also affirm there is no conflict of interest or appearance of fairness problem which requires disqualification and shall state the conflict of interest or appearance of fairness problem.