20-1-202. Oath of office. Any person elected or appointed to any public office authorized by this title shall take the oath of office before qualifying for and assuming the office. In case an officer has a written appointment or commission, his oath shall be endorsed thereon, otherwise it may be taken orally, and, in either case, it may, without charge or fee, be sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths for such public office.

     History: En. 75-8304 by Sec. 488, Ch. 5, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 75-8304.