(1) In matters when one of the three board members is unable to attend and participate in proceedings and decisions of a regularly scheduled Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board meeting, the substitute board member may serve in that board member's place for the entire board meeting as authorized by 2-15-1704, MCA.

(2) The substitute board member may not serve in matters when one of the three board members is unable to participate in a proceeding and decision of a specific appeal due to a conflict of interest and in these matters two members is a majority of the membership to constitute a quorum to do business and a favorable vote by the majority is required to adopt any resolution, motion, or other decision as provided by 2-15-124, MCA. If the two members are unable to reach a favorable vote, the most recently issued decision will stand pursuant to 39-51-2405, MCA.