Constitution of The BahamasIn briefStops a Minister or Parliamentary Secretary from starting work until he has sworn the oath of allegiance and the oath of office set by Parliament.
A Minister or Parliamentary Secretary shall not enter upon the duties of his office unless he has taken and subscribed the oath of allegiance and such oath for the due execution of his office as may be prescribed by Parliament.
A Minister or Parliamentary Secretary cannot start the duties of his office until he has taken and signed the oath of allegiance and any oath for carrying out his office properly that Parliament prescribes.