(1) A coroner or deputy coroner must not exercise a function of office before taking an oath in accordance with schedule 1, part 1.1 or part 1.2.
(2) A judge of the Supreme Court or a person authorised for the purpose by the Attorney-General may administer the oath to the coroner or deputy coroner.
Note Oath includes affirmation and take an oath includes make an affirmation (see Legislation Act
, dict, pt 1).