Mississippi § 17-11-9 - Oath of office.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-11-9 — Oath of office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-11-9. Oath of office.
All voting members of the governing body of the district shall be qualified electors within the region, and, except as to those members who already hold public office under the laws of this state, shall take the oath of office required under Section 268 of the Constitution of the State of Mississippi.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 17-11-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-11-9 cover?
Section 17-11-9 ("Oath of office.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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