§ 2-94. Oath of office.

(a)

Every person elected or appointed to any office in the town shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take the oath of office prescribed by the laws of the state to be taken by persons holding offices under the state.

(b)

Such oath shall be taken before any person duly qualified to administer it under the laws of the state. His certificate that such oath has been taken shall be filed with the town clerk.

(c)

If any person appointed or elected to any office in the town neglects to take oath for 30 days after receiving notice of his election or appointment, his office shall be deemed vacant.

(Comp. Ords., § 2.32; Code 1950, § 2.37)

State Law reference— Oath of town official, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1512.

(Comp. Ords., § 2.32; Code 1950, § 2.37)

State law reference

Oath of town official, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1512.