What are conflicts of interest?
A conflict of interest happens when a member of a deliberative body has a personal interest that could get in the way of making a fair, impartial decision for the people they represent.
What to do if there is a conflict of interest?
When this happens, the conflict should be recorded and the affected member is expected to formally withdraw themselves from the decision. When conflicts of interest are involved, members have a legal basis to formally withdraw themselves from deliberation.
What if a conflict is not reported?
If someone has a conflict of interest but does not tell the group or step out of the decision, you can let us know. Fill out a Violation Inquiry form.