City Code Section
(Amended by Ordinances 139501, 168343 and 189635, effective August 31, 2019.)
- The form of oath to be taken by non-elected City employees, before entering upon the discharge of their duties or as soon as possible thereafter, shall be substantially as follows:
- 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; and I will faithfully, honestly and ethically perform my duties as (office).
- Additional language may be added for ceremonial purposes but shall not be considered part of the official oath of office.