75-401. Oath; filing. The secretary of state shall before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties take and subscribe to the proper oath of office which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. History: L. 1879, ch. 166, § 20; R.S. 1923, 75-401; L. 1967, ch. 434, § 42; L. 1974, ch. 364, § 12; January 13, 1975. Source or prior law: L. 1861, ch. 58, § 10; G.S. 1868, ch. 102, § 13. Attorney General's Opinions: City council may not selectively exclude licensees from carrying concealed firearms into city council meetings. 2012-7.