IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACTOath or Solemn Affirmation of Office Rules (Immigration and Refugee Board)P.C.2012-1593201211
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The Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board, pursuant to subsection 161(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Acta, and subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, in consultation with the Deputy Chairpersons and the Director General of the Immigration Division, makes the annexed Oath or Solemn Affirmation of Office Rules (Immigration and Refugee Board).S.C. 2001, c. 27Ottawa, October 25, 2012BRIAN P. GOODMANChairperson of the Immigration and Refugee BoardHis Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to subsection 161(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Acta, approves the annexed Oath or Solemn Affirmation of Office Rules (Immigration and Refugee Board) made by the Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board, in consultation with the Deputy Chairpersons and the Director General of the Immigration Division.Oath or Solemn Affirmation of OfficeText of the oath or affirmationThe oath or solemn affirmation of office to be taken by the Chairperson and other members of the Immigration and Refugee Board under section 152.1 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act is to be in the following form:I, , do swear (or solemnly affirm) thatI will, during the term of my appointment, and any re-appointments, faithfully, impartially and to the best of my knowledge and ability, properly carry out the duties of a (full-time or part-time) (title) of the Immigration and Refugee Board;I will comply with the Code of Conduct for Members of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, as amended or replaced from time to time; andI will not disclose or make known, unless authorized, any matter that comes to my knowledge because I am holding that office.(In the case of an oath, add: So help me (Name of Deity).)Repeal[Repeal]Coming into ForceS.C. 2010, c. 8These Rules come into force on the day on which section 17 of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act comes into force, but if they are registered after that day, they come into force on the day on which they are registered.[Note: Rules in force December 15, 2012, see SI/2012-96.]