West Virginia Code 15-2D-4 – Oath of office
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(a) The director and each member of the division shall take and subscribe to an oath of office in conformity with article IV, section five of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-2D-4
- oath: shall be deemed to include an affirmation and the word "swear" or "sworn" to be complied with if the person referred to make solemn affirmation. See West Virginia Code 2-2-7
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) Any member serving on the effective date of this article shall take and subscribe to the oath within thirty days of the effective date of this section. Any member hired subsequent to the effective date of this section shall take and subscribe to the oath before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties. All oaths shall be filed and preserved in the office of the Division of Protective Services.