170. Before they may sit on the council, each member shall have taken an oath, solemnly affirming the following: “I (...) swear that I will neither reveal nor disclose, without being authorized to do so by law, anything of which I may gain knowledge in the performance of the duties of my office and that I will perform those duties impartially and honestly to the best of my knowledge and abilities.”.
The oath shall be taken before the chairman of the council. The chairman shall take the oath before a judge of the Court of Québec.