Oath of office

1   The following oath is prescribed for the purposes of sections 11, 57 (4) and 73 (4) of the Teachers Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 19:

I do swear / solemnly affirm [circle one] that, in the exercise of my powers and the performance of my duties as a member of the British Columbia Teachers' Council or as a panel member:

• I will abide by the Teachers Act and act in accordance with the law and the public trust placed in me;

• I will act impartially and with integrity, putting the interests of the public above my own personal interest and the interests of any organization with which I am affiliated;

• I will avoid all conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, declare any private interests relating to my public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a manner that protects the public interest;

• I will conduct myself honestly and ethically, in a manner that maintains and enhances the public's trust and confidence in the governance of the teaching profession and does not bring it into disrepute;

• I will safeguard confidential information, not divulging it unless I am either authorized to do so or required to do so by law;

• I will base my decisions on the objective evidence that is available to me;

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

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