James Cook University Act 1997

A member has the function of ensuring the council performs its functions and exercises its powers appropriately, effectively and efficiently.

In performing the function, a member—

must act honestly and in the best interests of the university; and

must exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence; and

must disclose to the council any conflict that may arise between the member’s personal interests and the interests of the university; and

must not make improper use of his or her position as a member, or of information acquired because of his or her position as a member, to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for the member or another person.