§ 2.101. Oaths of public officials.


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  • The Mayor, all Council Members, all appointed employees confirmed by Council, and all appointees to non-advisory Boards and Commissions of the City, before entering upon the duties of the office, shall sign an oath, swearing or affirming the following:

    "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the state, or of the Charter or Ordinance Code of the City of Jacksonville; that I will support, protect, defend and honor the Constitutions, Governments, and laws of the United States and of the State of Florida; that I will support, protect, defend and honor the Charter, the ethics laws, and other ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City of Jacksonville; and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of (title of office) on which I am now about to enter. So help me God."

(Ord. 2006-863-E, § 7)