107Content of code

1. The code must provide for minimum standards of conduct that must be demonstrated when acting as a member of the MPC, including—

2. rules for managing and avoiding conflicts of interest; and
3. rules for maintaining the confidentiality of information; and
4. rules to promote active participation and preparation; and
5. any other minimum standards of ethical behaviour.

6. The rules about conflicts of interest may provide for the disclosure of interests, including—

7. defining the nature of interests to be disclosed; and
8. providing for what must be disclosed, to whom disclosure must be made, and how disclosures of interests must be made; and
9. providing for the consequences of non-disclosure; and
10. regulating or prohibiting participation of an interested member in decision making; and
11. providing for the establishment and maintenance of an interests register.

12. The code must not be inconsistent with anything in this Act or the charter.