42ADisclosures of interests

42A Disclosures of interests

CEO—disclosure on appointment (1) Before starting to hold office, the CEO must give to the Minister a written statement of any interest the CEO has that may relate to the functions of the CEO.

Note: The CEO also has a duty to disclose interests under section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

Members of Council and committees—disclosures on appointment (3) Before starting to hold office: (a) a member of the Council; or (b) a member of a committee; must give to the CEO a written statement of any interest the member has that may relate to any activity of the Council or committee.

Note: The member also has a duty to disclose interests under section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

Members of Council and committees—disclosures at or before meetings (5) A member who has disclosed an interest in a matter under subsection (3) must not: (a) be present when the Council or committee considers the matter; or (b) take part in any decision of the Council or committee in relation to the matter. (6) Subsection (5) does not apply if: (a) if the member is the Chair of the Council or committee—the CEO otherwise determines; or (b) otherwise—the Chair of the Council or committee otherwise determines.

Note: For disclosures of interests by the Commissioner, see section 76.