Delaware § 702 - Oaths of office.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 702 — Oaths of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 702. Oaths of office.
An oath of office may be administered by any of the following:
(1) A member of a House of the General Assembly to any other member of the same House.
(2) The President or President Pro Tempore of the Senate to the Secretary of the Senate and other officers of the Senate.
(3) The Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and other officers of the House of Representatives.
Code 1852, § 2354; Code 1915, § 4242; Code 1935, § 4712; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 702; 83 Del. Laws, c. 458, § 2;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 702
What does Delaware Code § 702 cover?
Section 702 ("Oaths of office.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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