Before opening the polls at an irrigation district election or opening mail ballots, each member of the election board shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation:

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 61-06-14

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes "affirmation". See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will perform my duties as judge or clerk (as the case may be) according to law and to the best of my ability.

The oath or affirmation may be administered by any director of the district or any officer authorized to administer oaths. The board of directors shall designate one of the judges as chairman of the election board and the chairman of the election board may administer and certify all oaths or affirmations taken by other members of the election board and shall administer and certify all oaths or affirmations required during the progress of the election.