67. Are there provisions for conflict of interests for candidates and/or elected officials?
Trinidad and Tobago
24. (1) A person to whom this Part applies shall ensure that he performs his functions and administers the public resources for which he is responsible in an effective and efficient manner and shall -
(a) be fair and impartial in exercising his public duty;
(b) afford no undue preferential treatment to any group or individual;
(c) arrange his private interests whether pecuniary or otherwise in such a manner as to maintain public confidence and trust in his integrity.
(2) A person to whom this Part applies shall not -
(a) use his office for the improper advancement of his own or his family’s personal or financial interests or the interest of any person;
(b) engage in any transaction, acquire any position or have any commercial or other interest that is incompatible with his office, function and duty or the discharge thereof;
(c) use public property or services for activities not related to his official work; or
(d) directly or indirectly use his office for private gain. [...]
Source: Article 24, Integrity in Public Life Act, 2000 (updated 2015)
29 (2) Where there is a possible or perceived conflict of interest, a person to whom this Part applies, shall disclose his interest in accordance with prescribed procedures and disqualify himself from any decision-making process.
Source: Article 24, Integrity in Public Life Act, 2000 (updated 2015)
10. No candidate for election to and no member of the House of Representatives or of a Municipal Council or the Tobago House of Assembly may be appointed as an Election Officer; and, if any Election Officer becomes a candidate or such a member, he shall vacate his office.
Source: Article 10, Representation of the People Act, 1967 (updated 2015)
There are provisions for the conflict of interests in the Integrity in Public Life Act.
Based on provision of the Representation of the People Act, a candidate or member of parliament cannot be appointed as an Election Officer.