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4.1 A conflict of interest arises where an Executive member or Community Manager has a
personal, financial, or professional interest (direct or indirect) in a matter being considered by
the Community that could, or could reasonably be seen to, influence their impartiality.
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14.2 Conflicts of interest are taken seriously and are not permitted to influence the
Community’s decision-making. Any Executive member or Community Manager who has, or
becomes aware that they may have, a conflict of interest in relation to any matter must:
• Declare the conflict promptly and in writing to the CEO (or, where the conflict involves
the CEO, to the COO) before any discussion or decision on the matter;
• Absent themselves from any discussion of the matter at which a decision is to be
made, unless specifically invited to provide factual information;
• Not vote on the matter;
• Not attempt to influence the outcome by any other means.
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14.3 Declarations of conflict shall be recorded in the minutes of the relevant meeting and in
a Conflicts Register maintained by the COO.
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14.4 Failure to declare a conflict of interest shall constitute a serious breach of this
Constitution and may result in removal proceedings under Article 17.
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14.5 The following situations may generally be considered to give rise to a conflict of
interest, though each case shall be assessed individually and on its particular
circumstances:
• Holding a paid or voluntary leadership role in an organisation whose interests may
conflict with those of the Community;
• Having a personal financial interest in any supplier, contractor, or partner of the
Community;
• Acting on behalf of a third party in any matter that the Community is also involved in;
• Any close personal relationship with a party to a dispute being considered by the
Executive.
Note: This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. The Executive shall consider each potential
conflict individually, taking into account the specific circumstances, and shall err on the side
of caution where there is genuine uncertainty. The principle is that no individual should
participate in decisions where their independence could reasonably be called into question.
