O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 21-2-95 (2019)

Form of clerk’s oath

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The following shall be the form of the oath to be taken by each clerk: “I, , do swear (or affirm) that I will as a clerk attend the ensuing election (or primary) during the continuance thereof, that I will use my best endeavors to prevent any fraud, deceit, or abuse in carrying on the same, and that I will at all times truly, impartially, and faithfully perform my duties therein to the best of my judgment and ability.”

History

Code 1933, § 34-506, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1. Administrative rules and regulations. Acceptance testing, Official Compilation

of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Election Code, Preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, § 183-1-12-.03.

Annotations

Administrative Rules and Regulations. - Tabulating center personnel, trained and certified, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Georgia Election Code, Voting Machines - Vote Recorders, § 183-1-12-.03.

RESEARCH REFERENCES

Am. Jur. 2d. - 25 Am. Jur. 2d, Elections, § 85.

C.J.S. - 29 C.J.S., Elections, § 111.