17.—(1) Where a member of the staff of the Board has an interest, otherwise than in his or her capacity as a member of staff in any, or any proposed contract, agreement or arrangement, to which the Board is or is proposed to be a party, that person—

(a) shall disclose to the Board his or her interest and the nature thereof,

(b) shall take no part in the negotiation of the contract, agreement or arrangement or in any deliberation by members of the Board or members of the staff of the Board in relation thereto,

(c) shall not influence or seek to influence a decision to be made in the matter, and

(d) shall not make any recommendation in relation to the contract, agreement or arrangement.

(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to a person as regards a contract or proposed contract of employment of that person as a member of the staff of the Board.

(3) In this section “member of staff” includes the Chief Executive.