(a) Oath. Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each member of Council and the Mayor, whether elected or appointed, shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation that he or she will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of Ohio, support the Charter and ordinances of the City, and that he or she will faithfully, honestly, and impartially discharge the duties of his or her office.
Reference: Ohio Constitution, Article XV, Section 7
(b) Kept on File. The sworn oaths of each member of Council shall be filed and kept in the office of the City Clerk.
(c) Failure to Take Oath. City Council may declare vacant the office of any person elected or appointed to Council who fails to take the required Oath of Office before his or her term begins.
Statutory Reference: ORC 731.49
(d) Administration of Oaths. Each member of Council, including the Mayor, as a person holding elective office under the constitution or laws of Ohio may administer oaths of office to persons holding elected or appointed to offices under the constitution or laws of Ohio within the geographical limits of the City. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any judge of a court established by the constitution of Ohio or a notary public commissioned in Ohio from administering an oath to any person.
Statutory Reference: ORC 3.24
(Ord. 2021-23. Adopted 12/29/21)