Oath or affirmation
10 Oath or affirmation
S. 10(1) amended by Nos 63/2004 s. 7(e)(i), 30/2016 s. 70(2)(i)(j).
Before the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman performs any of the duties of office of Ombudsman, the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman must take an oath or make an affirmation that they—
S. 10(1)(a) amended by No. 63/2004 s. 7(e)(ii).
will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of office of Ombudsman; and
will not divulge, except according to law, any information received in the performance of those duties.
S. 10(2) substituted by No. 82/2012 s. 225(1), amended by No. 302016 s. 70(2)(k).
Before a member of Ombudsman staff performs any duties as a member of Ombudsman staff, the member must take an oath or make an affirmation that the member—
S. 10(2)(a) amended by No. 30/2016 s. 70(2)(l).
will faithfully and impartially perform their duties as a member of Ombudsman staff; and
will not divulge, except according to law, any information received in the performance of those duties.
The oath or affirmation is to be administered by—
the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in the case of the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman;
S. 10(3)(b) amended by No. 82/2012 s. 225(2).
the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman, in the case of a member of Ombudsman staff.
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