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§ 21-2-115. Persons in armed forces -- Oath -- Bond

AR Code § 21-2-115 (2018) (N/A)
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(a)

(1) Any person in the armed forces of the United States who has been granted leave of absence under §§ 21-4-301 -- 21-4-304 and 21-4-306 -- 21-4-313 may take and subscribe the official oath of office required by the Arkansas Constitution and statutes of this state at any time after his or her election and before he or she enters upon the duties of his or her office.

(2) The oath may be administered by any officer of this state or of any other state or of the United States or of any foreign country who may administer oaths.

(b) The person taking and subscribing the official oath of office under the terms of this section must cause the oath of office, together with the attestation of the oath or office, to be filed with the Secretary of State before entering upon the duties of his or her office.

(c)

(1) Any person enumerated in subsection (a) of this section who is required by law to enter into a bond for the faithful performance of the duties of the office may execute and file the bond at any time within thirty (30) days after he or she shall have taken the official oath of office.

(2) If the bond is not executed and filed within that time, the office shall be deemed and considered vacant.

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