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A. A person is guilty of unofficial misconduct if he exercises or attempts to exercise any of the functions of a public office when:

1. He has not taken and filed the required oath of office; or

2. He has failed to execute and file the required bond; or

3. He has not been elected or appointed to office; or

4. He exercises any of the functions of his office after his term has expired and the successor has been elected or appointed and has qualified, or after his office has been legally removed; or

5. He knowingly withholds or retains from his successor in office or other person entitled to the official seal or any records, papers, documents, or other writings appertaining or belonging to his office or mutilates or destroys or takes away the same.

B. Unofficial misconduct is a class B misdemeanor. (Code 1975 § 13-823)