taken to include those relating to cases involving competitors to the above interests). Decisions once taken should be notified to the member; As it is recognised that the interests of a Director and persons connected with him/her can change at short notice, a Director should, in cases where he/she receives documents relating to his/her interests or of those connected with him/her, return the documents to the Secretary at the earliest opportunity; A Director should absent himself/herself when the Board is deliberating or deciding on matters in which that member (other than in his/her capacity as a member of the Board) or a person or body connected with the member has an interest. In such cases a separate record (to which the Director would not have access) should be maintained; Where a question arises as to whether or not a case relates to the interests of a Director or a person or body connected with that Director the Chairperson of the Board should determine the question. Information The Board of Directors will conduct its activities in a confidential and objective manner; The Directors will support the Management and employees of WCCC for the provision of access to general information relating to the body’s activities in a way that is open and that enhances its accountability to the general public;
taken to include those relating to cases involving competitors to the above interests). Decisions once taken should be notified to the member; As it is recognised that the interests of a Director and persons connected with him/her can change at short notice, a Director should, in cases where he/she receives documents relating to his/her interests or of those connected with him/her, return the documents to the Secretary at the earliest opportunity; A Director should absent himself/herself when the Board is deliberating or deciding on matters in which that member (other than in his/her capacity as a member of the Board) or a person or body connected with the member has an interest. In such cases a separate record (to which the Director would not have access) should be maintained; Where a question arises as to whether or not a case relates to the interests of a Director or a person or body connected with that Director the Chairperson of the Board should determine the question. Information The Board of Directors will conduct its activities in a confidential and objective manner; The Directors will support the Management and employees of WCCC for the provision of access to general information relating to the body’s activities in a way that is open and that enhances its accountability to the general public;