Inability of a member of the Commission to take part in the examination of a Communication1. A member of the Commission shall not be present and take part in the consideration of a Communication if he or she: is a national of the State Party a. concerned;has any personal interest in the b. case;is engaged in any political or c. administrative activity or any professional activity that is incompatible with his or her independence or impartiality; has participated in any d. capacity in any decision at the national level in relation to the Communication; orhas expressed publicly opinions e. that might be interpreted as reflecting lack of impartiality with respect to the Communication. Any question that may arise under 2. paragraph 1 above shall be decided by the Commission without the participation of the member concerned. Part Three : Protection Activities 38Rule 102 Withdrawal of a MemberIf, for any reason, a Member of the Commission considers that he or she should not take part or continue to take part in the consideration of a Communication, he or she shall inform the Chairperson of his or her decision to withdraw