The Board of Commissioners shall meet and organize for the transaction of business at a time established by ordinance, following each biennial election and prior to January 1. Before entering upon their offices, the Mayor and each commissioner shall take, subscribe and have entered upon the minutes of the Board the following oath of office: “I, ______________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully perform the duties of the office of ______________, on which I am about to enter, according to my best skill and ability; so help me, God.”
(Amended November 10, 1988)
Statutory reference:
Organizational meeting of Board is to be held at first regular meeting in December after election results are certified, see G.S. § 160A-68