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For Immediate
Release
7/7/08
Regola's Oath of Office Bill Sent to Governor
One
Commonwealth, One Oath
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bob Regola (R-39) that would establish
a uniform oath of office for municipal officials was passed by the General
Assembly this past week and sent to the Governor for final approval.
Under
Senate Bill 1332, the oath would be: I do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my
office with fidelity.
"This is the same oath in the Constitution for members of the General
Assembly," said Sen. Regola. "Currently, the various local government codes --
for counties, cities, boroughs, and townships -- contain different sets of
oaths. This legislation would provide a straightforward oath that is consistent
for all municipal officials in the Commonwealth."
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania League
of Cities and Municipalities, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township
Supervisors and the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs are supportive of
the legislation.
Contact:
Nathan Silcox
(717) 787-6063
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