Section 23Part 4 — THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPEALS TRIBUNAL
Disclosure of interest
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Where a member of the Appeals Tribunal has a possible, perceived, actual or potential personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in a matter which is to be determined by the Appeals Tribunal, the member shall disclose the nature of that person's interest at a meeting of the Appeals Tribunal as soon as possible after the relevant circumstances have come to that member's knowledge.
Where a member discloses an interest in a matter in accordance with subsection (1), the member —
shall leave the place in which the deliberations are taking place as soon as the matter comes up for hearing;
shall not participate, directly or indirectly, in the deliberations, consideration or discussion of the matter;
shall not vote on a question with respect to the matter; and
shall not return while the matter is under discussion until a decision has been taken by the Appeals Tribunal.
Referenced By
- Section 22 — Vacation of office
disclosure of interest requirements