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Explanatory Memorandum

The purpose of this Bill is to provide

an Executive Council Oath which may be taken by

members of the Executive Council as an alternative

to taking the Oath of Allegiance.

2. The form of the new oath is set out in a

new Part IIIA in the Second Schedule to the principal

Ordinance.

3.

The Bill has no Public Service staffing or

public expenditure implications.