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Co-operative Banks Act, 2007 (Act No. 40 of 2007)

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Regulations in terms of Section 86

Part 9 : Code of conduct [Section 86(1)(a)]

 

9. A member of a board of directors of a co-operative bank, in the performance of his or her functions, must adhere to the following code of conduct—
(a) a member must act in accordance with the highest standards of honesty and ethical conduct;
(b) a member must protect and safeguard the assets and resources of the co-operative bank against loss, theft, misuse and misapplication;
(c) a member must ensure effective communication with and provision of accurate information relating to financial and operational matters to the members of the co-operative bank;
(d) a member must ensure full, accurate, sensible, timely and meaningful disclosures in reports submitted to the supervisor and other regulatory authorities;
(e) a member must treat information obtained in the performance of his or her functions with the necessary confidentiality; and
(f) a member must ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and report any  non-compliance or unlawful behaviour to the supervisor and other relevant regulatory authorities.