Oath of office

1 The following oath is prescribed for the purposes of section 9.1 of the Teaching Profession Act.

I do swear and /or solemnly affirm that:

• I will abide by the Teaching Profession Act and I will faithfully discharge the duties of the position, according to the best of my ability;

• I will act in accordance with the law and the public trust placed in me. I will act in the interests of the College as a whole;

• I will uphold the objects of the College and ensure that I am guided by the public interest in the performance of my duties;

• I have a duty to act honestly. I will declare any private interests relating to my public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest;

• I will ensure that other memberships, directorships, voluntary or paid positions or affiliations remain distinct from work undertaken in the course of performing my duty as a Council member;

So help me God. [omit this phrase in an affirmation]