Constitution

Brunei Darussalam 1959 Constitution (reviewed 2006)

FIRST SCHEDULE. FORMS

FORM I. OATH OR DECLARATION TO BE TAKEN OR MADE AND SUBSCRIBED BY A PRIVY COUNCILLOR (Article 5(4))

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI (for Muslims only)

I, ………. of His Majesty’s Privy Council being an ex-officio Member/having been appointed a Member (delete words not required) swear by Almighty ALLAH/solemnly and sincerely declare (delete words not required) that, except with the authority of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan I will not directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the Privy Council, or the nature or contents of any documents communicated to me as a Member of the Council, or any matter coming to my knowledge in my capacity as a Member of the Council and that in all things I will be a true and faithful Privy Councillor.

Dated this …………………………………. day of …………………………………. 20 ……………

………………………………………….. Signature

FORM II. OATH TO BE TAKEN AND SUBSCRIBED BY THE CLERK TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL AND THE SECRETARY TO THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS (Articles 6(3) and 22(2))

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI

I, ………. having been appointed Clerk/Secretary (delete words not required) to the Privy Council/Council of Ministers (delete words not required) swear by Almighty ALLAH that I will not directly or indirectly reveal such matters as shall be debated in the Council and committed to my secrecy but that I will well and truly serve in the said office as Clerk/Secretary (delete words not required) to the Privy Council/Council of Ministers (delete words not required)

Dated this ………………………………… day of …………………………………. 20 ……………

…………………………………………. Signature

FORM III. OATH OR DECLARATION TO BE TAKEN OR MADE BY A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS (Article 21)

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI (for Muslims only)

I, ………. having been appointed a Member of the Council of Ministers swear by Almighty ALLAH/solemnly and sincerely declare (delete words not required) that, except with the authority of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan I, ………. will not directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the Council of Ministers, or the nature or contents of any document communicated to me as a Member of the Council, or any matter coming to my knowledge in my capacity as a Member of the Council, and that in all things I will be a true and faithful Member of the Council of Ministers.

Dated this …………………………………. day of ………………………………….20 ……………

………………………………………….. Signature

FORM IV. OATH OR DECLARATION TO BE TAKEN OR MADE AND SUBSCRIBED BY A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (Article 49)

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI (for Muslims only)

I, ………. having been appointed or elected a Member of the Legislative Council swear by Almighty ALLAH/solemnly and sincerely declare (delete words not required) that I will to the best of my ability and judgment, serve as a true and faithful Member of the Legislative Council.

Dated this ………………………………… day of …………………………………. 20 ……………

………………………………………….. Signature

FORM V. OATH TO BE TAKEN BY THE CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (Article 50)

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI

I, ………. having been appointed Clerk to the Legislative Council swear by Almighty ALLAH that I will well and truly serve in the said office of Clerk to the Legislative Council.

Dated this …………………………………. day of …………………………………. 20 ……………

………………………………………….. Signature

FORM VI. OATH OR DECLARATION OF ALLEGIANCE (Article 76)

WALLAHI WA-BILLAHI WA-TAALLAHI (for Muslims only)

I, ………. swear by Almighty ALLAH/solemnly and sincerely declare (delete words not required) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan ………. and His Successors according to law. That I will without fear or favour and to the best of my ability and judgment, serve as a true and faithful member of the public service of Brunei Darussalam.

Dated this …………………………………. day of …………………………………. 20 ……………

………………………………………….. Signature