Constitution

Solomon Islands 1978 Constitution (reviewed 2018)

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SCHEDULE 1 TO THE CONSTITUTION. FORMS OF OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS (Sections 29, 39, 63 and 141)

1. Oath of Allegiance

I, _______________, do swear [or solemnly affirm] that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her Heirs and Successors, according to law. [So help me God.]

2. Oath for the due execution of the office of Governor-General

I, _______________, do swear [or solemnly affirm] that I will well and truly serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her Heirs and Successors, in the office of Governor-General of Solomon Islands. [So help me God.]

3. Oath for the due execution of the office of member of the Cabinet

I, ……………………………, being a member of the Cabinet, do swear [or solemnly affirm] that I will to the best of my judgment, at all times when so required, freely give my counsel and advice to the Governor-General of Solomon Islands (or any other person for the time being lawfully performing the functions of that office) for the good management of the public affairs of Solomon Islands, and I do further swear [or solemnly affirm] that I will not on any account, at any time whatsoever, disclose the counsel, advice, opinion or vote of any particular member of the Cabinet, and that I will not, except with the authority of the Cabinet and to such extent as may be required for the good management of the affairs of Solomon Islands, directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the Cabinet or any matter coming to my knowledge in my capacity as a member of the Cabinet and that in all things I will be a true and faithful member of the Cabinet. [So help me God.]