25-2807. Oath of judges and clerks.

25-2807

Chapter 25.--ELECTIONS
Article 28.--ELECTION BOARDS

      25-2807.   Oath of judges and clerks.(a) Before commencing duties as a judge or clerk, every person shalltake and subscribe the oath or affirmation provided for herein. Such oathor affirmation may be administered by the county election officer, deputycounty election officer or any judge who has already taken such oath oraffirmation. The officer administering the oath or affirmation shallexamine the person as to fitness to serve as judge or clerk.

      (b)   Each oath or affirmation so subscribed shall be delivered to thecounty election officer not later than the day following the election andshall be retained in his office until disposed of as provided by law.

      (c)   The oath or affirmation herein provided shall be to discharge theduties of judge or clerk at such election faithfully, honestly andaccording to law. The form of such oath or affirmation shall be prescribedby the secretary of state.

      History:   L. 1968, ch. 406, § 14; April 30.