§ 36-7-5 — Oath of office; bond and security

In addition to the oath required of all public officers, the county surveyor must take the following oath before entering on the duties of his office: "I, __________________, swear that I will, to the best of my skill and knowledge, discharge the duties of surveyor of __________________ County and that I will not admeasure, survey, or lay out any land, in my capacity as such, or knowingly permit or cause it to be done, without a warrant first obtained for that purpose. So help me God." At the same time, he shall give bond and security in the sum of $1,000.00.