Town Council clerk declared interest

Question

Does a town clerk have to declare an interest in any situation to do with town council businesses

Answer 1

If he or she stands to gain or lose  financially or is related to any party who may be contracted to work or supply goods or services, Yes.

Comments

The Seven (Nolan) Principles of Public Life
Integrity
Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.
The Principles of Public Life apply to anyone who works as a public office-holder. This includes all those who are elected or appointed to public office, nationally and locally,and all people appointed to work in the Civil Service, local government, the police, courts and probation services, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs), and in the health, education, social and care services.