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urn: urn:us-la:rs:11:1543
citation: "R.S. 11:1543"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 11 › Subtitle III › Chapter 2 › Part IV"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1986, number: 1063, section: 1, effective_date: 1986-10-01, role: enactment }
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# Board of trustees; oath of office

Each trustee shall, not later than the first board meeting following his election or appointment, take an oath of office that he will diligently and honestly administer the affairs of the board, and that he will not knowingly or willingly permit to be violated any provision of law applicable to the system. Such oath shall be subscribed to by the member, certified by a board officer, and immediately filed with the secretary of state.