§ 9.07. Qualification and oath of elected officers.

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Before entering upon their duties, every officer whose election or appointment is prescribed in this Charter shall meet all qualifications provided by this Charter and all applicable laws of the State of Tennessee and shall take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation before a person authorized to administer oaths:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Tennessee, and the Charter of Knox County, Tennessee, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office to the best of my ability.

Any person refusing to take the oath or affirmation shall forfeit that office immediately.

                    
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