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HomeMy Public PortalAboutElected Officials Oath of Office Bylaw 1372TOWN OF OLIVER BYLAW 1372 ELECTED OFFICIALS OATH OF OFFICE WHEREAS under Section 120 (2) of the Community Charter, the Council of the Town of Oliver may, by bylaw, establish an oath of office or solemn affirmation of office for elected officials; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Oliver wishes to establish an oath of office or solemn declaration of office for the Town of Oliver elected or appointed officials; NOW THEREFORE, Council for the Town of Oliver, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows; 1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Elected Officials Oath of Office”. 2. Pursuant to Section 120 of the Community Charter, the oath of office or solemn affirmation of office for persons selected or appointed to office on Town of Oliver Council is as shown in Schedule A attached to and forming part of this bylaw, with the necessary changes in form, as applicable. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017. ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017. ___________________________ _________________________ Mayor Corporate Officer SCHEDULE A to Bylaw 1372 I, [name of person elected or appointed] do [swear]/[solemnly affirm] that I shall: • Perform the duties of the office of [Mayor]/[Councillor] faithfully and with integrity and will not allow any private interest to influence my conduct in public matters; • Abide by the statutes, bylaws and policies that govern the Town and will promote openness, accountability, and responsible leadership; • Provide stewardship of the public assets through the development and evaluation of the Town’s policies and programs; and • Dedicate myself at all times to acting in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Oliver.