CODE OF VIRGINIA FORM OF OATH FOR OUT-OF-STATE COMMISSIONERS (§ 49-2) Where a person residing in another state is appointed a commissioner by the Governor, he shall only be required to take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: “I, ____________________, swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully perform the duties of commissioner to the best of my ability. So help me God.” HISTORY: Code 1919, § 272.