(1) Any member participating in the decision-making process of the commission contrary to section 18 of the Act and the related commission's actions shall be null and void. However, in the event that there is no loss or damage to anyone from such a decision and no liability is created for anyone, such a decision will not be invalidated just because the decision was made with the involvement of the official.
(2) If any loss or damage has been caused to someone due to a decision made on a matter that conflicts with one's own interests, such loss,