Applies to all Board members, governing decision-making, sensitive information, and accountability at governance level.

1. Acting in RTAC’s best interests
Board members must act in RTAC’s best interests as a whole, rather than personal, business, or commercial interests.

2. Conflicts of interest
Board members must declare any conflict before a relevant discussion or decision, and step back from that specific matter. Conflicts and recusals should be recorded.

3. Confidentiality
Board discussions, particularly disciplinary matters, finances, or unpublished strategic decisions must remain confidential unless the Board agrees otherwise.

4. Collective responsibility and respectful disagreement
Debate is healthy; once the Board reaches a decision, members are expected to support and represent it, even if they personally disagree, unless there’s a serious ethical concern.

5. Accountability and fair process
Board members must apply RTAC’s own processes fairly and consistently, including to themselves. No Board member has unilateral authority to override agreed processes.

6. Time, attendance and reliability
Board members are expected to attend Board meetings and the AGM, giving reasonable notice if unable to.

7. Use of position
Board members must not use their position or the RTAC name for personal commercial gain or to imply endorsement RTAC hasn’t given.

8. Raising concerns about a fellow Board member
Any concern about a Board member’s conduct can be raised without fear of retaliation. Concerns about the Chairperson should be raised with the rest of the Board collectively.

9. Consequences of breach
Matters are discussed by the rest of the Board. Outcomes range from a direct conversation to removal from the Board, ideally ratified at the next AGM. Board members remain subject to the Membership Code of Conduct and the Pledge at all times.

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