Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the municipal officials G. and Dr. D. had to recuse themselves for apparent bias in the repayment decision
Decisione estratta
The statements relied on did not objectively create an appearance of bias; no recusal was required.
Motivazione estratta
The impugned emails and letter were read in context as reflecting an assessment that the repayment claim was legally justified, not a preconceived hostile stance. Given the less strict standard applicable to a municipal administrative authority, the threshold for apparent bias was not met.