Board Bylaw

BB 9224

Board Bylaws

Oath Or Affirmation

When entering upon the duties of their office, all Board of Education members shall take the oath or affirmation required by law. (California Constitution, Article 20, Section 3)

A Board member, the Superintendent or an authorized designee may administer this oath. (Education Code 60)

Note: The above oath is the same as that required by Government Code 3100-3109 for public employees. We have reproduced it as an exhibit at E 4112.3/4212.3/4312.3 - Oath or Affirmation.

(cf. 4112.3/4212.3/4312.3 - Oath or Affirmation)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

60 Persons authorized to administer and certify oaths

GOVERNMENT CODE

1360-1363 Oath of office

3100-3109 Oath or affirmation of allegiance

CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION

Article 20, Section 3 Oath of office

COURT DECISIONS

Vogel v. County of Los Angeles (1967) 68 Cal. 2d 18, 22

Chilton v. Contra Costa Community College District 55 Cal. App. 3d 554

Bylaw PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: December 11, 2000 Palos Verdes Estates, California