The Board desires its Trustees not only to adhere to all laws regarding conflict of interest, but to be alert to situations which have the appearance of a conflict of interest and to avoid actions that might embarrass themselves or the Board.

Two areas of Board operations must be guarded with particular care in order that there be no real or seeming conflict of interest. These are purchasing and hiring/evaluation of personnel. Therefore:

• No member of the Board will have any direct pecuniary interest in a contract with the school division, nor furnish directly any labour, equipment, or supplies to the division.

• Trustees are expected to excuse themselves from areas of conflict of interest or having the appearance of a conflict of interest.


Adopted: May 27, 2004