53 Pa.C.S. § 1141
This is the official text of 53 Pa.C.S. § 1141, part of Pennsylvania’s Pa.C.S — part of the compiled statutory law of Pennsylvania, published by the state as "Pa.C.S." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Form of oaths of office.
Official statutory text
Whenever an elected or appointed official of a municipality is required to take, subscribe or file an oath or affirmation of office, the oath or affirmation shall be in the form prescribed in this section, as follows: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity. Cross References. Section 1141 is referred to in sections 1002, 1061, 10A03, 1172 of Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns); sections 10905, 14403 of Title 11 (Cities); sections 504, 12303 of Title 16 (Counties); sections 1901, 1932, 3101 of Title 73 (Townships).
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