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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Council Member Oaths of OfficeAGENDA ITEM: Council Member Oaths of Office AGENDA SECTION: Department Heads PREPARED BY: Linda Jentink, City Clerk AG NO. ATTACHMENTS: Oath APPROVED BY A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Droste should administer the Oath of Office to Council Members Elect Baxter and Sterner. ACTION: i City Council Meeting Date: CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION January 4, 2005 ISSUE It is customary for the Mayor of the City of Rosemount to administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Council Members. BACKGROUND On November 2, 2004, Mike Baxter and Phillip Sterner received the majority of votes for two Council Member positions. Council Members Elect Baxter and Strayton have attended most of the Council meetings since the election and are eager to begin their positions as leaders of the community. Minnesota State Statutes 358.05 requires that officials must take and sign an oath of office before exercising any of their powers or duties. SUMMARY By way of the election, the residents of Rosemount have shown support for Mike Baxter and Phillip Sterner The Oath of Office should be administered by the Mayor as the City Council looks forward to working with Mike Baxter and Phillip Sterner on all city issues. STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF DAKOTA CITY OF ROSEMOUNT I, Mike Baxter, solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the duties of City Council Member of the Rosemount City Council for the City of Rosemount in the County of Dakota and the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of January, 2005 Mayor William H. Droste CITY OF ROSEMOUNT Mike Baxter CITY HALL 2875 145th Street West Rosemont, MN 55068-4997 ?here 551-423 -4411 Heanng Impaired 651 -423 -6219 Fax 651- 423 -5203 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF DAKOTA CITY OF ROSEMOUNT I, Phillip Sterner, solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the duties of City Council Member of the Rosemount City Council for the City of Rosemount in the County of Dakota and the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of January, 2005 Mayor William H. Droste CITY OF ROSEMOUNT Phillip Sterner CITY HALL 2875 145th Street West Rosemount, MN 55058 -4997 Phone 651- 423 -4411 Heanng Irnpaireo 651- 423 -6219 Fax 651- 423 -5203