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24A Oath or affirmation of office Before a person is appointed as ombudsman, the person must take an oath of office, or make an affirmation of office, before the Speaker. Note For the form of the oath and affirmation of office, see the Oaths and Affirmations Act 1984, s 6 and sch 1.

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