Constitution of the State of Georgia

Article V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH · Article V. EXECUTIVE BRANCH · Section I. ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Art. V, Sec. I, Para. VI. Oath of office.

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The Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall, before entering on the duties of office, take such oath or affirmation as prescribed by law.

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Cross references

Requirement that executives of the several states take oath to support Constitution of United States, U.S. Const., art. VI, cl. 3. Penalty for violation of oath, § 16-10-1. Oath generally, §§ 45-3-1, 45-12-4.

Other notes

1976 Constitution.: Art. V, Sec. I, Para. IX.

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