Cap. 55 Art. 95Archives and officers thereof. The archivist shall take oaths of allegiance and office. Cap. 12.

(1) There shall be two Archives, one in Malta for the preservation of the deeds received by notaries during their residence in the Island of Malta, and another at Gozo, for the preservation of the deeds received by notaries during their residence in the Island of Gozo or Comino.

(2) Each of the said Archives shall have a keeper or archivist, who shall be also the treasurer thereof, and such other personnel as shall be necessary for the requirements of the service.

(3) Before entering upon the exercise of his office, the archivist shall take before the Court of Appeal the oath of allegiance in terms of article 10 of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, and the oath of office as follows: "I, ................. , promise and swear, that 1 will faithfully observe all the laws of Malta and that 1 will faithfully and with all honesty and exactness carry out the duties of Keeper of the Archives to the best of my knowledge and ability. So help me God".