New Jersey § 52:15-2 Oath of governor

New Jersey Statutes

§ 52:15-2 — Oath of governor

New Jersey § 52:15-2

Title 52STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:15-2 (2026).

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Every person who is elected governor shall, before entering upon the execution of his office, take and subscribe the following oath, to wit: "I, , elected governor of the state of New Jersey, do solemnly promise and swear that I will diligently, faithfully and to the best of my knowledge, execute the said office in conformity with the powers delegated to me; and that I will to the utmost of my skill and ability, promote the peace and prosperity and maintain the lawful rights of the said state. So help me God."

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Every person who is elected governor shall, before entering upon the execution of his office, take and subscribe the following oath, to wit: "I, , elected governor of the state of New Jersey, do solemnly promise and swear that I will diligently, faithfully and to the best of my knowledge, execute the said office in conformity with the powers delegated to me; and that I will to the utmost of my skill and ability, promote the peace and prosperity and maintain the lawful rights of the said state. So help me God."