11 Pa.C.S. § 10905 – Oath of office, violation of oath and penalty

(a) Oath required.— Each officer of the city, whether elected or appointed, shall, before entering upon the officer's respective duties, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation of office pursuant to 53 Pa.C.S. § 1141 (relating to form of oaths of office).
(b) Oath as qualification.— An individual who refuses to take the oath shall be deemed not to have met the qualifications to hold office.
(c) Violation.— An individual who violates the individual's oath:
1. (1) commits a misdemeanor; and
2. (2) upon conviction shall be:
  1. (i) sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; and
  2. (ii) subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition).
    Cross References. Section 10905 is referred to in sections 10701, 11004, 11202, 12303 of this title.