North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 35A. Incompetency and Guardianship § 35A-1270. Appointment;  term;  oath

There may be in every county a public guardian, to be appointed by the clerk for a term of eight years.  The public guardian shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation faithfully and honestly to discharge the duties imposed upon him;  the oath or affirmation so taken and subscribed shall be filed in the office of the clerk.