Member Code of Conduct

1. Membership role

contribute actively to all aspects of your role as a member
exercise due care, diligence and skill
make decisions fairly and impartially considering all available information, legislation, policies and procedures
make reasonable enquiries to remain properly informed
endeavour to understand the financial, strategic and other implications of decisions
act in a financially responsible manner

2. Behaviour as a member

act at all times with honesty and integrity and in the best interests of NESS
not make improper use of your membership to gain advantage for you or any other person
treat members and others you deal with through NESS with respect, courtesy, honesty and fairness, and have proper regard for their interests, rights, safety and welfare
not harass, bully or discriminate against NESS members, employees or members of the public
contribute to a harmonious, safe and productive environment and culture in NESS

3. Privacy and confidentiality

respect the privacy and confidentiality of all information relating to members including their contact information
not disclose official information or documents acquired as a member unless required to do so by law or a decision of the Committee
not make any unauthorised public statements regarding NESS
ensure information gained as a member is only applied to proper purposes

4. Conflicts of interest

adhere to NESS’s Conflicts of Interest policy as adopted and amended from time to time
disclose any personal or business interests which may give rise to actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest
not allow personal or financial interests, or the interests of any associated person, to conflict with the interests of NESS
where conflicts of interest do arise, ensure they are openly declared in a timely manner and managed in the public interest
ensure you decline all gifts or favours that may cast doubt on or affect your ability to apply independent judgment as a member

5. Taking responsibility

contribute in a constructive, courteous and positive way to enhancing good governance and the reputation of NESS
report improper conduct or misconduct which has been or may be occurring in NESS to the appropriate person(s)

6. Inclusiveness