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3.74.020 Form of Oath for Mayor, Councilor, and Auditor.

Label: City code section
  1. The form of oath to be taken by the elected officials of the City, after receiving a certificate of election from the City Elections Officer and before entering upon the discharge of their duties, will be substantially as follows:
  2. I, (name), do solemnly (affirm or swear) that I will support the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Oregon and the Charter of the City of Portland and its laws; I will faithfully, honestly and ethically perform my duties as (Mayor/Councilor/ Auditor); I have no undisclosed financial interest in any business located in Portland or having contracts with the City; I hold no other office or position of profit; and I am not a member of any committee of any political party.
  3. Additional language may be added for ceremonial purposes but will not be considered part of the official oath of office.
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