Va. Code § 49-1

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 49-1 - Form of general oath required of officers

Every person before entering upon the discharge of any function as an officer of this Commonwealth shall take and subscribe the following oath: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as ____________________ according to the best of my ability, (so help me God)."

Any person reappointed to any office filled by gubernatorial appointment for a subsequent term to begin immediately upon expiration of an existing term shall not be required to renew the oath set out in this section; however, the original oath taken shall continue in effect with respect to the subsequent term.

Va. Code § 49-1

Const., § 34; Code 1919, § 269; 1936, p. 49; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 16; 1980, c. 320; 1988, c. 255.

Amended by Acts 1988, § c. 255.

Amended by Acts 1980, § c. 320.

Amended by Acts 1971, § Ex. Sess., c. 16.

Amended by Acts 1936, § p. 49.