When you become an Ombudsman, you must take an oath before starting your job. You promise to do your job fairly and without favouring anyone. You also promise not to share any secret information you get, except if section 21 of the Act says you can.
The Speaker or the Clerk of the House of Representatives will ask you to make this promise. They will make sure you understand what you are promising to do. This is an important step to show that you are committed to doing your job honestly.
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Before entering upon the exercise of the duties of his office an Ombudsman shall take an oath that he will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of his office, and that he will not, except in accordance with section 21, divulge any information received by him under this Act.
The oath shall be administered by the Speaker or the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
