Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Ombudsman Act 1973 - SECT 10

Oath or affirmation

10. Oath or affirmation







(1) Before the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman performs any of the duties of
office of Ombudsman, he or she must take an oath or make an affirmation that
he or she-

   (a)  will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of office of
        Ombudsman; and

   (b)  will not divulge, except according to law, any information received in
        the performance of those duties.

(2) Before an officer of the Ombudsman performs any of the duties of office,
he or she must take an oath or make an affirmation that he or she-

   (a)  will faithfully and impartially perform his or her duties of office;
        and

   (b)  will not divulge, except according to law, any information received in
        the performance of those duties.

(3) The oath or affirmation is to be administered by-

   (a)  the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, in the case of the Ombudsman
        or Acting Ombudsman;

   (b)  the Ombudsman or Acting Ombudsman, in the case of an officer of the
        Ombudsman.