sec.38Disclosure of conflicts of interest

sec.38 Disclosure of conflicts of interest

This section applies if an appointed member, or a close relative of an appointed member, has an interest that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the member’s functions. The appointed member must, as soon as practicable, disclose the interest to— if the matter is being considered or about to be considered by the board—the board; or otherwise—the Minister. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. If an appointed member has disclosed an interest relating to a matter being considered or about to be considered by the board, the member must not participate in the board’s consideration of the matter. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.38-ssec.1) This section applies if an appointed member, or a close relative of an appointed member, has an interest that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the member’s functions. (sec.38-ssec.2) The appointed member must, as soon as practicable, disclose the interest to— if the matter is being considered or about to be considered by the board—the board; or otherwise—the Minister. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.38-ssec.3) If an appointed member has disclosed an interest relating to a matter being considered or about to be considered by the board, the member must not participate in the board’s consideration of the matter. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

• (a) if the matter is being considered or about to be considered by the board—the board; or
• (b) otherwise—the Minister.