Definition of a “Conflict of Interest. A conflict of interest exists when an Interested Person has a direct or indirect (through business, investment or family) financial or other interest in a matter that might influence, or that might be perceived to influence, the judgment or actions of the Interested Person while serving NAPO, a NAPO chapter, or the BCPO®. Conflicts of interest may arise under numerous scenarios, including but not limited to the following:
Definition of a “Conflict of Interest. 1.1 A conflict of interest occurs where an individual’s ability to exercise judgement or act in one role is or could be impaired or otherwise influenced by his or her involvement in another role or relationship. The individual does not need to exploit his or her position or obtain an actual benefit, financial or otherwise. A potential for competing interests and/or a perception of impaired judgement or undue influence can also be a conflict of interest.
