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Swearing in of Newly Elected Commissioners Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson
Abstract
Introduction & Background: § 153A-26. Oath of office. Each person elected by the people or appointed to county office shall, before entering upon the duties of the office, take and subscribe the oath of office prescribed in Article VI, Sec. 7 of the Constitution. The oath of office shall be administered by some person authorized by law to administer oaths and shall be filed with the clerk to the board of commissioners. On the first Monday in December following each general election at which county officers are elected, the persons who have been elected to county office in that election shall assemble at the regular meeting place of board of commissioners. At that time each such officer shall take and subscribe the oath of office.
Discussion & Analysis: Sec. 7. Oath.
Before entering upon the duties of an office, a person elected or appointed to the office shall take and subscribe the following oath:
"I, _______________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as _______________, so help me God."
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
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Recommendation/Motion: The oath of office will be administered by Judge Allen Baddour, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for 18th Judicial District of North Carolina.