Duty to declare conflict of interest
13 Duty to declare conflict of interest
Prior to considering a request for an expert opinion, each member nominated under regulation 12(1)(a) must declare any conflict of interest they may have in relation to the request.
Declarations under subregulation (1) must be made to the chairperson.
The chairperson must appoint an alternate member under regulation 12(1)(a) in circumstances where a member that was nominated declares a conflict of interest that prevents them from providing an expert opinion on the request.
The chairperson must declare any conflict of interest they may have in relation to a request for an expert opinion received under regulation 12(1) to the Minister.
In circumstances where the conflict of interest prevents the chairperson from carrying out their functions under these Regulations, the Minister must appoint an acting chairperson for the request for an expert opinion.
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