Alabama Code 21-9-6. Oath, bond
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 21-9-6
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
Before entering upon the duties of office, each member of the board shall take and subscribe to an oath to uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States and this state and to perform the duties of office honestly, faithfully, and impartially. Each member shall give a bond of five thousand dollars ($5,000), with a sufficient surety approved by the State Treasurer. After approval, the bond shall be filed with the Secretary of State. If the bond is executed by a surety company, the premiums shall be paid from funds appropriated and available to the department.