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Northern Territory (Self-Government) Act 1978
38Oath to be taken by Member of Council and Minister
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#### 38 Oath to be taken by Member of Council and Minister
(1) A member of the Council shall, before entering on the duties of his or her office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation in accordance with the form in Schedule 4.
(2) A person who is appointed to a Ministerial office shall, before entering on the duties of his or her office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmation in accordance with the form in Schedule 5.
(3) An oath or affirmation under subsection (1) or (2) shall be made before the Administrator or a person authorized by the Administrator to administer such oaths or affirmations.