All civil officers in the District shall, before they act as such, respectively take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States, and faithfully to discharge the duties of their respective offices; and the oath or affirmation provided for by this section shall be taken and subscribed, certified, and recorded, in such manner and form as may be prescribed by law.
(R.S., D.C., § 85; June 20, 1874, 18 Stat. 116, ch. 337, § 2; June 11, 1878, 20 Stat. 103, ch. 180, § 2.)
1981 Ed., § 1-501.
1973 Ed., § 1-308.
Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 96-27, March 5, 1996 ( 43 DCR 1367).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 1 - Government Organization
Chapter 5 - Officers and Employees Generally
§ 1–501. Oath to be taken by officers
§ 1–502. Reports by custodians of property
§ 1–504. Designation by Mayor of Dr. King’s birthday as holiday
§ 1–505. Effect of signature by mark upon payment of compensation
§ 1–506. Refusal to give testimony relating to office or employment
§ 1–508. Technical assistance. [Expired]
§ 1–509. Allowances for privately owned vehicles for employees