Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts34E. Oath or affirmation
(1) Despite section 32, it is not necessary for a Special Constable appointed during the period of operation of a declaration to take an oath or make an affirmation before the Special Constable begins to discharge the duties of office.
(2) However, a Special Constable appointed during that period must take and subscribe an oath or make and subscribe an affirmation in accordance with section 32 as soon as practicable after appointment.
(3) If the oath or affirmation is administered outside the Territory, the person who administers it must, within 14 days, forward to the Commissioner:
(a) a copy of the oath or affirmation as subscribed by the Special Constable; and
(b) a written statement, signed by the person, of the person's name and authority to administer the oath or affirmation.
(4) A failure to comply with subsection (3) does not invalidate the appointment of a Special Constable.