Delaware § 7807 - Formalities of taking office.
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§ 7807. Formalities of taking office.
(a) At the time of an individual’s designation as an emergency interim successor, the individual shall take such oath as may be required for the individual to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which the individual may succeed.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, no individual, as a prerequisite to the exercise of the powers or discharge of the duties of an office to which the individual succeeds, is required to comply with any other law relative to taking office.
29 Del. C. 1953, § 7807; 54 Del. Laws, c. 108; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 81 Del. Laws, c. 449, § 35;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 7807
What does Delaware Code § 7807 cover?
Section 7807 ("Formalities of taking 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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