Constitution of The BahamasIn briefRequires anyone taking up the office of Governor-General, or acting in it, to swear the oath of allegiance and an oath of office first.
A person appointed to the office of Governor-General or assuming the functions of that office under Article 33 of this Constitution shall, before entering upon the duties of that office, take and subscribe the oath of allegiance and an oath for the due execution of the office of Governor-General in such form as is prescribed by any law in force in The Bahamas, such oaths being administered by the Chief Justice of such other Justice of the Supreme Court as may be designated by the Chief Justice.
A person appointed Governor-General, or taking over the duties of that office under Article 33 of this Constitution, must take and sign the oath of allegiance and an oath to carry out the office of Governor-General properly before starting the duties of the office. The oaths are in the form set by any law in force in The Bahamas, and are administered by the Chief Justice or by another Justice of the Supreme Court chosen by the Chief Justice.