1887_private laws_59_7
CHAPTER 58 = An act to amend, revise and consolidate the charter of the town of Reidsville, and the amendments thereto. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact :
That the mayor, immediately after the election, and before entering upon the duties of his office, shall, before a justice of the peace, take the following oath: I, A B, dosolemnly swear (or affirm) that I will diligently endeavor to perform faithfully and truly, aecording to my best skill and ability, all the duties of the office of mayor of the town of Reidsville, while I continue therein, and I will cause to be executed, as far as in my power, all the laws, ordinances and regulations made for the government of the town, and in the discharge of my duties I will do equal justice in all cases whatsoever.