University of Canberra Act 1989

In exercising the functions of a member of the council, a council member must—

act always in the best interests of the university as a whole; and

act honestly and for a proper purpose; and

exercise reasonable care and diligence.

Also, a member of the council—

must avoid conflicts of interest; and

must disclose to the council, in accordance with section 14 and the statutes, any conflict between the member’s interests and the university’s interests; and

must not improperly use the member’s position, or information obtained because of the member’s position, to—

gain an advantage for the member or someone else; or

cause detriment to the university or someone else.

The duty under subsection (1) (a) must be observed in priority to any duty a member may owe to those electing or appointing the member.

The council may, by resolution passed by 2/3 of the members of the council for the time being, remove a council member from office if the member fails to comply with a duty under subsection (1) or (2).