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Administrative Regulation
Oath Or Affirmation
Prior to 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; Government Code 1360)
The oath may be administered and certified by a Board member, secretary or assistant secretary to the Board, Superintendent, deputy or assistant superintendent, principal, or County Superintendent of Schools or any other person authorized in Education Code 60.
The executed oath shall be filed with the County Clerk. (Government Code 1363)
Legal & Management References
State
CA Constitution Article 20, Section 3 - Oath of office
Ed. Code 60 - Persons authorized to administer and certify oaths
Gov. Code 1225 - Right to administer and certify oaths
Gov. Code 1303 - Exercising functions of office without having qualified
Gov. Code 1360-1369 - Oath of office
Gov. Code 3100-3109 - Oath or affirmation of allegiance
Management Resources
Court Decision - Chilton v. Contra Costa Community College District (1976) 55 Cal. App. 3d 544
Court Decision - Vogel v. County of Los Angeles (1967) 68 Cal. 2d 18, 22
Website - CSBA District and County Office of Education Legal Services
Cross References
9100 AR Organization
9110 AR Terms Of Office
9220 AR Governing Board Elections
9223 AR Filling Vacancies