# Ind. Code § 2-8.2-3-8: Oath

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T2_A8.2_C3_S2-8.2-3-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 2-8.2-3-8
- **Heading:** Oath
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 2 / Article 8.2 / Chapter 3 / Section 2-8.2-3-8

## Text

Sec. 8. Each commissioner and alternate commissioner shall, after appointment and before the commissioner or alternate commissioner may exercise any function as commissioner or alternate commissioner, execute an oath in writing that the commissioner or alternate commissioner will:

(1) support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana;

(2) faithfully abide by and execute any instructions to commissioners and alternate commissioners adopted by the general assembly and as may be amended by the general assembly at any time; and

(3) otherwise faithfully discharge the duties of commissioner or alternate commissioner.

As added by P.L.183-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.41-2025, SEC.12.

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