Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL ACT 2001 - SECT 39

Disclosure on appointment

             (1)  Before starting to hold office, the CEO must give to the Minister a written statement of any interest the CEO has that may relate to the functions of the CEO.

Disclosures during term of appointment

             (2)  If the CEO has, or acquires, an interest that could conflict with the proper performance of his or her functions, he or she must disclose the nature of the interest to the Minister.

             (3)  The disclosure must be made as soon as possible after the relevant facts come to the CEO's knowledge.