Governors and trustees supplying schools with goods or services
Find out how to manage conflicts of interest if you’re buying a governor's or trustee's goods or services. If you're an academy trust, understand the rules around managing related party transactions.
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Manage any conflicts of interest
Governing boards in maintained schools can pay for goods or services provided by someone who's serving on the board.
However, the individual must not put themselves in a position where their personal interests conflict with their duty unless they're authorised to do so.
If there's a conflict, your board should assure itself that the procurement transaction:
- Is in its best interests
- Will better help it achieve its purposes
Your board must:
- Manage, and be seen to manage, any conflicts of interest that may arise
- Be open and accountable to those with an interest
This is set out in the Governance Handbook (paragraph 76, page 50).
Find out about the requirement for governors in maintained schools to declare relevant business or pecuniary interests, including the supply of goods or services to the school.
Make sure the relevant governor isn't part of the procurement process for any of their goods or services
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