Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH PROMOTION ACT 1995 (NO. 43 OF 1995) - SECT 20

20. (1) A member of the Board who has a direct or indirect pecuniary or personal interest in a matter which has been submitted for consideration by the Board shall disclose the nature of the interest at a meeting of the Board as soon as practicable after the relevant facts have come to the member's knowledge.

(2) A disclosure of interest shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

(3) A member disclosing an interest shall not, unless the Minister or the Board determines otherwise—

        (a)     be present during any deliberation of the Board with respect to the relevant matter; or

        (b)     take part in any decision of the Board with respect to that matter.

(4) A member disclosing an interest shall not—

        (a)     be present during any deliberation of the Board with respect to a determination referred to in subsection (3); or

        (b)     take part in any decision of the Board with respect to such a determination.

(5) The Chairperson shall give a written report to the Minister about any determination of the Board under subsection (3) specifying the nature of the interest disclosed and the reasons for the determination.