Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Local Government Act 1989 - SECT 63

Oath of office

63. Oath of office







(1) A person elected to be a Councillor is not capable of acting as a
Councillor unless he or she has taken the following oath of office, in
accordance with section 100 of the Evidence Act 1958-

"I will undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the people in the municipal district of                          and faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1989 or any other Act to the best of my skill and judgment.".


(2) The oath of office must be-

   (a)  made before the Chief Executive Officer; and

   (b)  dated and signed before the Chief Executive Officer; and

   (c)  recorded in the minutes of the Council.

Note See section 102 of the Evidence Act 1958 as to the making of a solemn
affirmation instead of an oath.