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N.M. Stat. § 21-1-19 (2026)

[Oaths of board members; filing.]

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Each and every member of the said boards shall, before entering upon their respective duties, take and subscribe an oath to faithfully and honestly discharge their duties in the premises and strictly and impartially perform the same to the best of their several abilities. Said oath shall be filed with the secretary of state.

History: Laws 1889, ch. 138, § 69; C.L. 1897, § 3646; Code 1915, § 5175; C.S. 1929, § 130-1410; 1941 Comp., § 55-2820; 1953 Comp., § 73-30-14.

ANNOTATIONS

Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not a part of the law.

Cross references. — For oath of public officer, see N.M. Const., art. XX, § 1. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 15A Am. Jur. 2d Colleges and Universities § 12; 63 Am. Jur. 2d Public Officers and Employees §§ 131, 132.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1967–1976 · leading case: State ex rel. Clinton Realty Co. v. Scarborough, 429 P.2d 330 (N.M. 1967).
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State ex rel. Clinton Realty Co. v. Scarborough, 429 P.2d 330 (N.M. 1967). “2d 54 ; Rule of Civil Procedure 19 (§ 21-1-19, N.M.S.A.1953). Further, State Game Comm’n v.”
Eastham v. Pub. Employees' Ret. Ass'n Bd., 553 P.2d 679 (N.M. 1976). “2d 54 ; Rule of Civil Procedure 19 (§ 21-1-19, N.M.S.A. 1953).” It is of further interest to note that none of the above findings were attacked and therefore are the undisputed facts before this court.”
Eastham v. Pub. Employees'Ret. Ass'n Bd., 553 P.2d 679 (N.M. 1976). “2d 54 ; Rule of Civil Procedure 19 (§ 21-1-19, N.M.S.A. 1953)." It is of further interest to note that none of the above findings were attacked and therefore are the undisputed facts before this court.”
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