Alabama Code 36-13-1. Oath of office
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-13-1
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- oath: includes affirmation. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
The oath required by Article 16, Section 279 of the Constitution of this state may be administered to the Governor by the presiding officer of either house of the Legislature or by any officer authorized by law to administer an oath at any place in this state.