Common use of Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Clause in Contracts

Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment. ‌ 8.1 In this Article, relationship means any relationship of the Member to persons of his or her immediate family, whether related by blood, adoption, marriage, or common-law relationship, and any relationship (including with a student) of an intimate and/or financial nature during the preceding five years, any student-supervisor relationship, or any other past or present relationship that may give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias. 8.2 An actual or apparent conflict of interest arises where a Member is in a situation where his/her financial or other personal interest, whether direct or indirect, or that of any person with whom the Member has or has had a relationship, conflicts or appears to conflict with the Member’s responsibility to the University, or with the Member’s participation in any recommendation or decision within the University. 8.2.1 An actual or apparent conflict of interest arises when a Member becomes involved in a sexual or otherwise intimate relationship with a student. 8.3 A Member has a responsibility to ensure that conflict situations, wherever and whenever they arise, are identified and disclosed in writing to the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director. 8.4 The existence of an actual or apparent conflict of interest does not necessarily preclude involvement in the matter which has given rise to the actual or apparent conflict; however, the Member shall disclose, in writing, such conflict to the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, as soon as possible after becoming aware of it. 8.5 Following receipt of a notice of conflict, the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, shall determine in a timely fashion whether a conflict, actual or apparent, exists and, if so, decide whether the Member may continue involvement in the matter giving rise to the conflict. 8.6 Where a conflict of interest has been asserted by a third party, the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, shall immediately inform the Member concerned of the assertion, in writing, and give the Member an opportunity to respond before making a decision in the matter. Following this, the decision shall be communicated immediately, in writing, giving reasons to the Member and, where appropriate, to any third parties. 8.7 No Member shall knowingly participate in any decision, including academic decisions, that directly and preferentially benefits himself/herself or any individual with whom the Member stands to derive a financial benefit, or affects or benefits a person with whom the Member has or has had a relationship, as defined in 8.1. 8.8 Notwithstanding the conflict obligations as set out in this Article, an individual will not be denied an appointment solely on the grounds of family relationship.

Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment. ‌Conflict of Interest 8.1 In this Article, relationship means any relationship of the Member to persons of his or her immediate family, whether related by blood, adoption, marriage, or common-law relationship, and any relationship (including with a student) of an intimate and/or financial nature during the preceding five years, any student-supervisor relationship, or any other past or present relationship that may give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias. 8.2 An actual or apparent conflict of interest arises where a Member is in a situation where his/her financial or other personal interest, whether direct or indirect, or that of any person with whom the Member has or has had a relationship, conflicts or appears to conflict with the Member’s responsibility to the University, or with the Member’s participation in any recommendation or decision within the University. 8.2.1 An actual or apparent conflict of interest arises when a Member becomes involved in a sexual or otherwise intimate relationship with a student. 8.3 A Member has a responsibility to ensure that conflict situations, wherever and whenever they arise, are identified and disclosed in writing to the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director. 8.4 The existence of an actual or apparent conflict of interest does not necessarily preclude involvement in the matter which has given rise to the actual or apparent conflict; however, the Member shall disclose, in writing, such conflict to the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, as soon as possible after becoming aware of it. 8.5 Following receipt of a notice of conflict, the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, shall determine in a timely fashion whether a conflict, actual or apparent, exists and, if so, decide whether the Member may continue involvement in the matter giving rise to the conflict. 8.6 Where a conflict of interest has been asserted by a third party, the Xxxx, University Librarian, or in the case of Veterinarians, Director, shall immediately inform the Member concerned of the assertion, in writing, and give the Member an opportunity to respond before making a decision in the matter. Following this, the decision shall be communicated immediately, in writing, giving reasons to the Member and, where appropriate, to any third parties. 8.7 No Member shall knowingly participate in any decision, including academic decisions, that directly and preferentially benefits himself/herself or any individual with whom the Member stands to derive a financial benefit, or affects or benefits a person with whom the Member has or has had a relationship, as defined in 8.1. 8.8 Notwithstanding the conflict obligations as set out in this Article, an individual will not be denied an appointment solely on the grounds of family relationship.