Ohio Code § 705.28
Ohio Code § 705.28. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 705.28.
Every officer of a municipal corporation and every employee holding a position upon
an annual salary, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe
to an oath or affirmation, which shall be filed and kept in the office of the clerk
of the municipal corporation, that he will: (A) Support the constitution of the United States and of this state, and the charter
and ordinances of the municipal corporation; (B) Not be influenced by any consideration except that of merit and fitness in the appointment
or discharge of employees; (C) Not make or authorize the expenditure of public money otherwise than for adequate
consideration and efficient service to the municipal corporation; (D) Faithfully, in all other respects, discharge the duties of his position or office.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 705.28
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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