You’re right. A service does have a responsibility to pass on information that is available in the community to support families.

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Sam has a duty to select the best applicant for the position without bias. He may also feel he has a duty or an obligation to help his nephew. In this situation Sam can declare a conflict of interest and stand down from the selection process in relation to his nephew.

Sam is a manager in a disability support program. He is chairing a selection committee to fill a vacant position on his team. There are 36 applicants, one of whom is Sam’s nephew. Identify the potential conflict of interest for Sam and describe the ethical action he should take.