Each person chosen or appointed to an office under the constitution or laws of this state, and each deputy or clerk of such officer, shall take an oath of office before entering upon the discharge of his duties. The failure to take such oath shall not affect his liability or the liability of his sureties.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 3.22

  • Oath: includes affirmation, and "swear" includes affirm. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59