South African Social Security Agency Act, 2004 (Act No. 9 of 2004)Chapter 3 : Chief Executive Officer and Other Staff of Agency8. Conflict of interest |
| (1) | A member of staff of the Agency must, on appointment, submit to the Agency a written statement in which it is declared whether or not that member has any direct or indirect interest, financially or otherwise, which— |
| (a) | may constitute a conflict of interest in respect of his or her functions as a member of staff of the Agency; or |
| (b) | could reasonably be expected to compromise the Agency in the performance of its functions. |
| (2) | If any member of staff of the Agency acquires an interest contemplated in subsection (1), he or she must immediately in writing declare that fact to the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency or his or her representative. |
| (3) | A member of staff of the Agency may not be present at, or take part in, the discussion of or the taking of a decision on any matter before the Agency in which that member has an interest contemplated in subsection (1). |
| (4) | A member of staff of the Agency may not use his or her position or privileges, or confidential information obtained as a member of staff of the Agency, for personal gain or to improperly benefit another person. |
| (5) | A member of staff of the Agency who fails or refuses to comply with subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4) is subject to disciplinary measures contemplated in applicable employment and labour law, and the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999). |
| (6) | The Agency must keep a register of the interests of members of staff disclosed in terms of subsection (1) and must update that register from time to time. |