HCC §2-185

Swearing in before starting official duties

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Each member must take an oath or affirmation before starting their official duties. The oath must be given by someone who is legally allowed to administer oaths. This section only covers the requirement to take the oath.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Oath of affirmation

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Before entering upon the duties of their office, each member shall subscribe to an oath of affirmation before some person duly qualified to administer oaths. (1997, ord 97-111, sec 1.)2-185 ADMINISTRATION § 2-186

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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