Members of the Executive are required to complete a Declaration of Interests form annually, in accordance with the University's Conflict of Interest Policy.
New declarations are to be made annually in advance of each academic year, and updated as and when circumstances change.
All Members of the Executive are required to confirm annually that they have duly considered the following definition of a 'fit and proper person' and that it applies to them:
A fit and proper person:
- is of good character;
- has the qualifications, competence, skills and experience that are necessary for their role;
- is able by reason of their health, after reasonable adjustments are made, to properly perform the tasks of the office or position for which they are appointed;
- has not been responsible for, been privy to, contributed to, or facilitated any serious misconduct or mismanagement (whether unlawful or not) in their employment or in the conduct of any entity with which they are or have been associated.
Members of the Executive are required to inform the Clerk to the Board of Governors if this confirmation if breached or jeopardised in any way.