...constitution of the United States, and the constitution of the State of New York, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of , according to the best of my ability;". All public officers are required to take and file an oath of office, unless specifically exempted by...

...offices, take and subscribe the following affirmation: I do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of according to the best of my ability. Article XV Immediately after the signing of the articles herein enumerated, the Council will proceed...

...office, to support the constitutions of the United States and of New York State. It stipulates that "no other oath, declaration or test shall be required as a qualification for any office of public trust." In 1938, the latter clause was amended to state that any political...