Ex parte consultations.

Unless required for the disposition of ex parte matters authorized by law, members or employees of the Sewer District assigned to render a decision or to make findings of fact and conclusions of law in a contested case shall not communicate, directly or indirectly, in connection with any issue of fact, with any issue of law, or with any party or its representative, except upon notice and opportunity for all parties to participate. A member of the Sewer District:A. May communicate with other members of the Sewer District;B. May have the aid and advice of counsel.