Form # 16 Sample Oath of Office

OF (city/town/village)

(municipal seal - optional)

OATH OF OFFICE

I, having been elected [or appointed] to the (name) office of of the (city/town/village) of , State of New Mexico, do solemnly swear [or (county) affirm] that I will uphold the Constitution of the United States, the

Constitution and laws of the State of New Mexico, and laws [and Charter, if applicable] of the of , and (city/town/village) will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of said office to the best of my ability, so help me God. [if affirming, end sentence after “ability”]

(signature)

Administered this day of 20 .

(Name), (City/Town/Village) Clerk

Revised 10/05