§ 1360 Oath Before Office Entry

Government Code·California

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•Before starting their job, most elected or appointed officials must take an oath.
•The oath is the one written in the California Constitution.
•This rule applies unless there's a special exception.

Example

A person gets elected as mayor of a small town.

Before they can start working as mayor, they must promise (take an oath) to do their job honestly and follow the rules, just like it says in the California Constitution.

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§ 1360 Oath Before Office Entry

Unless otherwise provided, following any election or appointment and before any officer enters on the duties of his or her office, he or she shall take and subscribe the oath or affirmation set forth in Section 3 of Article XX of the Constitution of California. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 387, Sec. 2. (SB 205) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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oath or affirmation Section 3 of Article XX of the Constitution of California

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1360.

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