On 12 July 2011 11:48, J. Colaco < jc> <[email protected]> wrote:
> Gabe Menezes wrote: > > > Final Comment on this topic: > > 1: I am glad that Gabe uses Wiki as a reference. > > 2: I submit that after this post, he will understand (privately) the > difference between the phrase 'Conflict of interest' and the phrase > 'potential for a conflict of interest'.......esp when the sentence > mentions a resignation. > > 3: Some Goans in the UK should either buy a washer & dryer to do their > laundry at home (instead of in cyberfora) or visit the nearest > laundromat. > > 4: if any body has a problem with another, take the other to court. > When the case is decided upon, provide the case reference to members > of cyberfora. Those who are interested, will go and read it. What is > this nonsense about repeatedly trying or attempting to try 'cases' in > the press and in cyberfora? > > 5: Those who do not wish to attend any convention, do not attend it. > Do not tell us why. "We" know already. > > jc > Here is my response:-conflict of interest Definitions (2) 1. A situation that has the potential<http://www.investorwords.com/10666/potential.html> to undermine the impartiality of a person because of the possibility of a clash between the person's<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/person.html> self-interest<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/self-interest.html> and professional<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/professional.html> interest <http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/interest.html>or public interest <http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/public-interest.html> . 2. A situation in which a party's<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/party.html> responsibility<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/responsibility.html> to a second-party limits<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/limits.html> its ability <http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/ability.html> to discharge <http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/discharge.html> its responsibility to athird-party<http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/third-party.html> . http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/conflict-of-interest.html I do hope the above enlightens some what. Yes, we have been to the Courts before and ultimately the Associations have lost - Members have voted to pay the litigants costs even though they lost! The last one was in the region of £9K , this was despite the fact that judgement was not given in favour of the litigant and the Judge had stated that the next Court would decide on costs. There you are, the will of the General Body prevails - even if they are bussed in. We don't have to resort to the Courts, there are resolution dispute boards available, just to further enlighten. Yes no one wants to know but they have to qualms about asking probing questions on this forum. I have vast experience of having served on many Boards and Associations and still continue to do so. What if any are the listed qualifications of those asking questions? Finally those with vested interests should declare them and then proceed or recuse themselves. Your approach is so simplistic, that if you examine, you will arrive at the conclusion - questions should not be asked - so let the status quo rule supreme. I could tear down many arguments on the premise presented - that would be, being petty minded! -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
