s. 7 Division 2—Appointment of justices of the peace 7 Appointment (1) The Governor in Council may appoint an eligible person to be a justice of the peace. (2) A person is eligible for appointment as a justice of the peace if— (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; and (b) the person is an Australian citizen; and (c) the person is not an insolvent under administration; and (d) the Attorney-General is satisfied that the person— (i) has satisfactorily completed the course of training prescribed for appointment as a justice of the peace; and (ii) has sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the duties of a justice of the peace; and (iii) ordinarily resides in Victoria; and (iv) is a fit and proper person to be appointed as a justice of the peace. 8 Oath of office Before exercising any of the powers of a justice of the peace, a person appointed as a justice of the peace must take an oath or affirmation of office in the prescribed form and manner.
Division 2—Appointment of justices of the peace 7 Appointment s. 7 (1) The Governor in Council may appoint an eligible person to be a justice of the peace. (2) A person is eligible for appointment as a justice of the peace if— (a) the person is of or over the age of 18 years; and (b) the person is an Australian citizen; and (c) the person is not an insolvent under administration; and (d) the Attorney-General is satisfied that the person— (i) has satisfactorily completed the course of training prescribed for appointment as a justice of the peace; and (ii) has sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the duties of a justice of the peace; and (iii) ordinarily resides in Victoria; and (iv) is a fit and proper person to be appointed as a justice of the peace. 8 Oath of office Before exercising any of the powers of a justice of the peace, a person appointed as a justice of the peace must take an oath or affirmation of office in the prescribed form and manner.
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