Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00108:section:42a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00108
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 42A
Character Range: 44866–46254

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.