Victorian Consolidated Legislation

La Trobe University Act 1964 - SECT 19

Council member's responsibilities

19. Council member's responsibilities







(1) A member of the Council must act in the interests of the University as a
whole and is responsible to the Council for furthering the purposes of the
Council and the objects of the University rather than any constituent person
or body who elected or appointed the member.

(2) A member of the Council must not make improper use of his or her position
on the Council including the improper use of any information acquired in the
course of his or her duties to obtain directly or indirectly any pecuniary or
other advantage for himself or herself or any other person.

(3) A member of the Council, in carrying out his or her functions and duties,
must-

   (a)  act in good faith, honestly and for proper purposes consistent with
        the objects and interests of the University;

   (b)  exercise appropriate care and diligence;

   (c)  take reasonable steps to avoid all conflicts of interest unless they
        are disclosed in accordance with section 19A.