Victoria University of Technology Act 1990 - SECT 16A Council member's responsibilities
This legislation has been repealed.
Victoria University of Technology Act 1990 - SECT 16A
Council member's responsibilities16A. 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 16.