§ 7048 Director Oath Requirement

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law requires every director to take an official oath and file it before they start their duties.

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•Directors must take an oath before starting work
•The oath can be taken before the secretary, a board member, or an authorized officer
•The signed oath must be filed with the secretary

Example

A new director is sworn in by the secretary before they begin making decisions for the organization.

The director must say the oath in front of the secretary or another authorized person and then file the signed oath with the secretary.

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§ 7048 Director Oath Requirement

Before entering upon the duties of his office each director shall take and subscribe the official oath and file it with the secretary. The oath of office may be taken before the secretary, any member of the board of directors, or any officers authorized by law to administer oaths. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1598.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 7048.

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