5Oath or affirmation of office

#### 5 Oath or affirmation of office 5 Oath or affirmation of office > For the purposes of the Act, section 7(1), the following form is prescribed— > > I, , do \[*\*swear/solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm*\] that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lady the Queen as \[*\*the Sheriff/a sheriff’s officer*\] without favour or affection, malice or ill-will until I am legally discharged, and that while I continue to be \[*\*the Sheriff/a sheriff’s officer*\] I will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge all my duties faithfully according to law. \[*\*\*So help me God*.\] > > \* Omit whichever does not apply. > > \*\* Omit if affirmation.