A.4. Failure to Uphold Oath of Office

Failure to Uphold Oath of Office is a civic offence and means a sustained pattern of action or inaction that:

• Shows willful disregard for the oath;

• Causes substantial harm to the Rights of the People or to a lawful government function; or

• Is not excused by reasonable reliance on existing law or duty; or

• Is done with the intent to subvert, ignore, or abuse authority granted by this Charter.

Adjudication requires that the failure is proven beyond a reasonable doubt by jury verdict or plea. Civil disagreement, honest error, or failed policy is not sufficient.

The penalty for this civic offense consists solely of removal from office and permanent disqualification from holding any future federal office.