City Council Meeting Date: January 8, 2019
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Deb Little, City Clerk
Subject:
TITLE
Oath of Office - Council Members
BODY
Action Requested:
None
Summary Report:
Section 4.1 of the City Charter requires that at the first meeting in January newly elected members of the council be administered the oath of office as the first order of business. Council Members Suzie Nakasian, Jessica Peterson White and Clarice Grabau will be sworn into office.
Alternative Options:
Minnesota Statutes §358.08 provide for an affirmation in lieu of the oath of office. Each Council Member is allowed to choose whether they would like the oath of office or the affirmation in lieu of the oath.
Financial Impacts:
N/A
Tentative Timelines:
The oath of office is required to be administered at the first meeting in January.