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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 11 Pa.C.S.A. Cities § 10905. Oath of office, violation of oath and penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Oath required.--Each officer of the city, whether elected or appointed, shall, before entering upon the officer's respective duties, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation of office pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S. § 1141 (relating to form of oaths of office).

(b) Oath as qualification.--An individual who refuses to take the oath shall be deemed not to have met the qualifications to hold office.

(c) Violation.--An individual who violates the individual's oath:

(1) commits a misdemeanor; and

(2) upon conviction shall be:

(i) sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; and

(ii) subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition).

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