California · Elections Code
ELEC §10554: Elective officers, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, take office at noon on the first Friday in December next following the general district election.
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Elective officers, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, take office at noon on the first Friday in December next following the general district election. Prior to taking office, each elective officer shall take the official oath and execute any bond required by the principal act.
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