# R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-9: Clerk €” Oath of office

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T39_C39-1_S39-1-9

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-1-9
- **Heading:** Clerk €” Oath of office
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-1 / Section 39-1-9

## Text

The commission shall appoint an employee of the division as its clerk, who shall serve during its pleasure. The commissioners and clerk shall be sworn to the faithful discharge of the duties of their offices and, before entering upon their offices, shall file a certificate of their oaths for record in the office of the secretary of state.

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