In addition to the oath required of all public officers, before entering on the duties of their office, county treasurers must take the following oath:
"I, ________, do swear that I will faithfully collect, disburse, and account for all moneys or other effects of the county, and otherwise faithfully discharge all the duties required of me by law as county treasurer. So help me God."
(Orig. Code 1863, § 522; Code 1868, § 586; Code 1873, § 548; Code 1882, § 548; Civil Code 1895, § 454; Civil Code 1910, § 570; Code 1933, § 23-1004; Ga. L. 1987, p. 3, § 36.)
Cross references.- Oaths required of public officers generally, T. 45, C. 3.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, § 124.
C.J.S.- 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, §§ 70, 71, 72.