On Board: a guide for members of management advisory boards

This guidance is for all those appointed by the Chief Executive to be a member of management advisory boards.


Conflicts of Interest

Public bodies should have in place clear rules and procedures for managing conflicts of interests. Together with the rules on registration of interests, this ensures transparency of your interests which might influence, or be thought to influence, your actions. You should note that the appearance of a conflict of interest in terms of public perception can be every bit as damaging as an actual conflict - both should be avoided.

Handling Conflicts of Interest

Public confidence in your public body and its Board members depends on it being clearly understood that decisions are taken in the public interest and not for any other reason. In deciding whether to declare an interest, the key test is whether a member of the public, acting reasonably, might think that a particular interest could influence you.

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