Arkansas § 12-27-109 - Oaths of director and other authorized persons.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-27-109 — Oaths of director and other authorized persons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-27-109. Oaths of director and other authorized persons.
The Director of the Division of Correction and each person authorized by the Board of Corrections to assume the duties of the director on an interim or acting basis shall, before discharging his or her prescribed duties, take and subscribe to and file in the office of the Secretary of State, an oath that he or she will support the United States Constitution and the Arkansas Constitution and faithfully perform the prescribed duties upon which he or she is about to enter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 12-27-109
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 12-27-109 cover?
Section 12-27-109 ("Oaths of director and other authorized persons.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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