CME - Module 2: Conflicts of Interest

eLearning Course Overview

As a community leader and ‘voice of the community’ you are expected to make objective, unbiased decisions on matters affecting the whole community.  As an Elected Member you have a statutory obligation to declare any interests you have, or are perceived to have, that may influence those decisions.

This valuable module outlines financial, indirect-financial, proximity and impartiality interest; disclosure of interests at meetings; and the association between gifts and conflicts of interests. It provides an overview of the statutory environment relating to declarations of interest and clarifies, through case studies, the personal responsibilities of Elected Members to comply with their obligations.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the types of interest that exist.
• Understand how an Elected Member can have an interest in a Council or committee matter.
• Evaluate the implications of different types of interest.
• Identify the critical people when considering interests.
• Confidently locate helpful information.

Topics & Duration

• Topic 1: Introduction
• Topic 2: Impartiality Interest
• Topic 3: Direct and Indirect Interest
• Topic 4: Proximity Interest
• Topic 5: Financial Interest Disclosure Implications 
• Topic 6: Gift Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
• Topic 7: How To Disclose Your Interests

This eLearning course is self‑paced, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. Access begins at enrolment and ends when you complete the course or when your access period expires, whichever occurs first.

Estimated duration: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (Timings are indicative only. Please allow additional time to complete summary tests.)

Fees & Access

Single course fee – 3‑month access

• $240.00 (plus GST) per person

Subscription access – 12‑month access for up to 50 participants

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