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Each person appointed to the office of public administrator or deputy public administrator in any of the counties within the city of New York before entering upon the duties of his office shall take and file the constitutional oath of office and execute a bond in the sum of $50,000 to the city of New York with such sureties as shall be approved by the judge or judges of the court of the county conditioned for the faithful discharge of all duties enjoined on him by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Surrogate's Court Procedure Act - SCP § 1104. Oath and bond - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/surrogates-court-procedure-act/scp-sect-1104/
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