The law says
IRPA s. 152152 The Board is composed of a Chairperson and other members as are required to ensure the proper functioning of the Board.
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Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
s. 152 Composition
- PART 4: Immigration and Refugee Board
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Sections numbered under s. 152
Each of these is its own section of the Act, numbered after section 152.
IRPA s. 152.1
Verify on justice.gc.ca(opens in a new tab)Oath or affirmation of office
What that means
Before starting the job, the Chairperson and every Board member must swear the oath of office set out in the Board's rules.
The law says
152.1 The Chairperson and other members of the Board must swear the oath or give the solemn affirmation of office set out in the rules of the Board.