This policy will apply to activities and operations of CBM Australia, at all times.
Conflicts of interest can arise when the interests or loyalties of Board members or employees are incompatible or in competition with the interests of CBM Australia.
The CBM Australia Board Charter Statement of Integrity requires all Board members to not take improper advantage of their position and to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise. Board members have a common law and legislative duty to act in the best interests of CBM Australia.
This policy is in place to guide Board members to effectively identify, disclose and manage any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest in order to protect the integrity of CBM Australia and manage risk.
A Conflict of Interest Standard is in place to support this Policy, and specifically to govern detailed conflict of interest expectations for all CBM Australia employees.
Conflicts of interest arise when personal interests conflict with the interests of the entity served. Personal interests include direct interests as well as those of family, friends, or other organisations. There may also be conflict between a Board member’s duty to CBM Australia and their duty to another entity. A conflict of interest may be actual, potential or perceived, and may be financial or non-financial.
These situations present the risk that a Board member will make a decision based on, or in some way affected by, any conflicted interest.
Conflicts of interest commonly arise, and do not need to present adverse risk if they are openly and effectively managed.
CBM Australia manages conflicts of interest by requiring Board members to: