6Member's interests

6 Member's interests (1) A member who has a pecuniary or other interest in any matter in which the authority is concerned must— (a) if the member is present at a meeting of the authority at which the matter is to be considered, disclose the nature of the interest immediately before the consideration of that matter; or (b) if the member is aware that the matter is to be considered at a meeting of the authority at which the member does not intend to be present, disclose the nature of the interest to the chairperson or deputy chairperson of the authority before the meeting is held. (2) The member— (a) may take part in the discussion in the meeting; and (b) must leave the meeting while any vote is taken on a question relating to the matter.