§ 2-24. Oath of office.

Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, the mayor and councilmembers shall take the following oath:

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified, according to the Constitution of this state, to exercise the duties of the office to which I have been elected and that I will to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof, and preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of this state and of the United States, so help me God."

"As Mayor (or Councilmember) of the Town of Ware Shoals, I will equally, fairly and impartially, to the best of my ability and skill, exercise the trust reposed in me, and will use my best endeavor to preserve the peace and carry into effect according to law the purpose for which I have been elected. So help me God."

(Code 1973, § 8-31; Code 1988, § 1-2-2)

State law reference

Oath of office for mayor and council, S.C. Code 1976, § 5-15-150; constitutional oath of office, S.C. Const., art. VI, § 5.