§ 61-06-14 — Oath required of members of election board - Chairman of election board to administer

administer.
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:
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.