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Utah Code § 53G-5-406.5: Oath of office for charter school governing board members.

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  1. Title 53G Public Education System -- Local Administration
  2. Chapter 53G-5 Charter Schools
  3. Part 53G-5-4 Powers and Duties

(1) Before entering upon the duties of office, each charter school governing board member shall take and subscribe to the following oath: "I do solemnly swear that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Utah, and that I will discharge the duties of my office as a charter school governing board member with fidelity."

(2) The charter school's authorizer shall ensure the oath is administered by:

(a) in accordance with Section 78B-1-142, any person authorized to administer oaths;

(b) for a newly authorized charter school, a representative of the charter school's authorizer; or

(c) after the initial board is sworn in, the chair or another member of the charter school governing board.

(3) The charter school shall:

(a) in accordance with Subsection 51-1-2(2), maintain a record of each governing board member's oath; and

(b) provide proof of compliance to the charter school's authorizer upon request.

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