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I'm interested to know how other Boards would procede if a board member is clearly in a conflict of interest during a board meeting and does not declare it. Our bylaws and Code of Ethics do state that board members must declare their conflicts of interests and our board members are also governed by the Municipal Conflits of Interest Act of Nova Scotia. How other Boards procede when a member fails to declare it is of great interest to me.
Thank you!
I've never experienced a director's failure to declare a conflict, but it seems from your scenario that the conflict is known to the other members of the Board. Would it not then be the Chair's responsibility to "call out" the conflicted board member and get them to recuse his or her self from any discussion or voting on a topic involving the conflict?
I agree with Dianne, this should be the Board Chairs role to excuse the Director from further discussions or approvals relating to the Conflict of Interest.
As well, when sending out the meeting notice, you could invite Board members to review the agenda and contact the Chair if they feel there may be an agenda item that might present a conflict or a perceived contact.
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