Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) Before a Special Constable begins to discharge the duties of office, the Special Constable must take and subscribe an oath in accordance with the form in the Schedule.
(2) The oath must be administered by a person authorised by the Commissioner to administer it.
(3) The oath may be taken outside the Territory.
(4) If the oath is taken outside the Territory, the person administering it must send to the Commissioner within 14 days after it is taken or made:
(a) a copy of the oath; and
(b) a written statement, signed by the person, stating the person's name and authority to administer the oath.
(5) A failure to comply with subsection (4) does not invalidate the appointment of a Special Constable.