Oath of office

1   The following is to be used as the oath of office for persons elected or appointed to office as trustees under the School Act, with the necessary changes in form as applicable:

I, .....[name of person elected or appointed]....., do [swear] [solemnly affirm] that:

• I am qualified to hold office as a trustee in the .....[name of school district]..... School District and meet the trustee qualification requirements set out in the School Act;

• I have not, by myself or any other person, knowingly contravened the School Act respecting vote buying, intimidation or other election offences in relation to my election as a trustee; [not applicable to persons who have been appointed]

• I will abide by the School Act and I will faithfully perform the duties of my office, and will not allow any private interest to influence my conduct in public matters;

• I will comply with the requirements of the School Act that relate to conflict of interest and, in particular, I will comply with the requirements relating to disclosure of pecuniary and indirect pecuniary interest in a matter