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123. Accounting officers

124. Remuneration of Speaker and other members of House of Assembly

125. Remuneration of certain officers

126. Audit

Part X MISCELLANEOUS

127. Powers of pardon, etc

128. Constitution of officers

129. Freedom of information

130. Local government

131. Interpretation

132. Turks and Caicos Islander

133. References to public office

134. Appointments

135. Re-election or reappointment

136. Removal from office

137. Resignations

138. Oaths and affirmations

139. Power to amend or revoke instruments

SCHEDULE TO THIS CONSTITUTION FORMS OF OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
The people of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a God-fearing people with convictions based on sound Christian culture, values and principles, tolerant of other religions;

Affirm their intention to: Now, therefore, the following provisions shall have effect as the Constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
 * maintain the highest standards of integrity in their daily living;
 * commit to the democratic values of a just and humane society pursuing dignity, prosperity, equality, love, justice, peace and freedom for all;
 * ensure a vibrant diversified economy, work to provide full employment opportunities, and
 * protect their posterity.

Fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual
1. Whereas every person in the Islands is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, without distinction of any kind, such as race, national or social origin, political or other opinion, colour, religion, language, creed, association with a national 8