(a) Members elected on countywide basis.--As soon as possible and in any event no later than ten days after its certification of election, the members of a government study commission elected on a countywide basis shall, before a judge of a court of common pleas, make oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Pennsylvania and to perform the duties of the office with fidelity. (b) Other members.--As soon as possible and in any event no later than ten days after its certification of election, the members of a government study commission elected on other than a countywide basis shall, before a magisterial district judge, make oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Pennsylvania and to perform the duties of the office with fidelity. (Nov. 30, 2004, P.L.1618, No.207, eff. 60 days) 2016 Correction. Incorrect language was carried in the publication of the 2004 amendment of subsec. (b). The correct version of subsec. (b) appears in this publication. 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended subsec. (b). n. Incorrect language was carried in the publication of the 2004 amendment of subsec. (b). The correct version of subsec. (b) appears in this publication. 2004 Amendment. Act 207 amended subsec. (b). See sections 28 and 29 of Act 207 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability and construction of law.
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