Conflict of Interest Register.xlsx

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1	Essential steps for setting up the Conflict of Interest register
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3	Conflicts of interest occur when an individual’s personal interests conflict with their responsibility to act in the school’s best interests.
4	Board members should disclose all conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest may be unavoidable, so effective management is critical for meeting the school’s best interests.
5	The Conflict of Interest register allows schools to keep a running document of all ongoing conflicts or potential conflicts.
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7	1	All responsible persons (not just the board) need to declare any conflicts of interest, including actual, potential or perceived.
8	2	All declarations must be entered into the register.
9	3	Include details of how you intend to deal with the Conflict of Interest.
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11	It is important to include Conflict of Interest declarations as a standing agenda item at board meetings. Any items declared must then be entered onto the Conflict of Interest register.
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13	‘Personal interests’ refers to a board member’s own interests, interests of their family, friends, or other organisations they are involved with. It also includes a conflict between a member’s duty to the school or other roles.
14	Type of Conflict (Actual/ Potential/Perceived):
15	Real - you are being influenced by a conflicting interest.
16	Potential - You could be influenced by a conflicting interest.
17	Perceived - You appear to be influenced by a conflicting interest.
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19	For further information please refer to:
20		Non-Government Schools Not-for-Profit Good Governance Principles
21		Good Governance Principle 4
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