§ 1508 Oath of commissioners.

Before commissioners can start their work, they must promise to do the job honestly and fairly. This promise is called an oath, and they have to sign it to make it official.

The point of this rule is simple. It makes sure the people appointed as commissioners take their job seriously before they begin. They are committing to do their best and to treat everyone involved fairly, without playing favorites. This oath acts as a safeguard, so the people affected by the commissioners' decisions can trust that the process is being handled properly from the very start.