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3.74.030 Form of Oath for Non-Elected City Employees.

Label: City code section
  1. 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, 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; and I will faithfully, honestly and ethically perform my duties as (office).
  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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