The Application Process for Commissioner for Oath

Part III of the Commissioners of Oath Rules, 1993 discusses the procedures and conditions of applications to become a Commissioner.

Rule 4 dictates that an applicant need to submit his application in Form 1 furnishing such further information as required by the Lord President (LP).

Subsequently, he shall attend an interview to be conducted by the Chief Registrar (CR)of the Supreme Court or any such officer as approved by the LP. The place and time will be fixed by the CR or such delegated officer.

Except when the applicant is interviewed by the CR, a report must be submitted to the CR by the interviewing officer. The CR will make recommendations to the LP.

The appointment of a commissioner is at the discretion of the LP.

Do take note of the relevant Forms related to appointments. Remember Form 2 is used for public officers and in all other cases-Form 3.

An appointed Commissioner for Oath need to pay an annual appointment or reappointment fee of RM120 or RM10 for a month or part of it.

We will look at the Tenure and Reappointment of a Commissioner for Oath next.