5(1)The chair of a committee, or in his or her absence any member of the committee, shall have power during the sitting of and in the presence of the committee to administer the witnesses’ oath or affirmation to any person attending before the committee.

5(2)A notation that an oath or affirmation referred to in subsection (1) has been administered shall be entered on the minutes of the proceedings.

5(3)The form of oath or affirmation administered under subsection (1) shall be as follows: