# Ala. Code § 16-3-6: Section 16-3-6 Oath of Office

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T16_C3_S16-3-6

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 16-3-6
- **Heading:** Section 16-3-6 Oath of Office
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 16-3-6

## Text

Before exercising any authority or performing any duty, each member of the board shall qualify as such by taking and subscribing to the oath of office prescribed by Article XVI of the state constitution, the certificate whereof shall be filed with the records of the board.

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