Policy
Policy 2902 - Board Member Conflict of Interest
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The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Board of Education expects all trustees to adhere to The School Act and applicable legislation regarding conflicts of interest, and to be alert to situations that have the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Accordingly:
| 1. | A trustee is expected to avoid conflict or potential conflict of interest in the exercise of the trustee’s fiduciary responsibility. They will not:
| a) | Disclose or use confidential information acquired during the performance of official duties as a means to advance his/her personal financial interests or the interests of his/her family or friends. | | b) | Accept, directly or indirectly any compensation, gratuity gift or reward in connection with any contract which would improperly influence a reasonable person. |
| | 2. | If a trustee has a personal or private interest in any matter before the board, the trustee will:
| a) | Not attempt before, during and after the board has dealt with the issue, to influence the decisions of the board members. | | b) | At In-Camera meetings, a trustee will declare his/her conflict of interest and will remove themselves from the room for the duration of the item.
| | c) | Not discuss, debate or vote on the matter. |
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| Eliminated:
| 2024-06-12
| Revised:
| 2014-01-17
1994-03-10
| Approved:
| 1992-09-24
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