New Jersey § 40a:9-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-9.
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.41:2-1 , concerning persons authorized to administer oaths and affirmations, the chairperson
of an authority, board or commission of a municipality may administer an oath of office
to any person appointed to that authority, board or commission. b. In addition to the oath of office required by R.S.41:1-3 , and in addition to any other oath that may be specially prescribed, every new appointee
to an authority, board or commission shall be sworn in by the chairperson of their
respective authority, board or commission, or by another person authorized by law
to administer oaths.
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Section 40a:9-9 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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