New Jersey § 40a:5-33
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:5-33.
In addition to any oath that may be specially prescribed, every person elected or
appointed to any office in any local unit shall, before assuming such office, take
and subscribe to the oaths required by chapter 1 of the Title “Oaths and Affidavits”
( R.S. 41:1-1 et seq. ). The oaths shall be filed with the county clerk in the case of a county, and with
the municipal clerk in the case of a municipality, and shall be preserved by these
officials as public records.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:5-33
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-33 cover?
Section 40a:5-33 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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