Section 7. Oath of Office

Oath of Office

Every Judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe, and transmit to the Secretary of State, the following oath:
“I,-- --, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Oregon, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Judge of the Supreme Court of this State, according to the best of my ability, and that I will not accept any other office, except judicial offices, during the term for which I have been elected.”

Summary: Created a new article which allowed much of the judicial system to be changed by statute

Election Date: November 8, 1910

Votes For Ratification: 44538

Votes Against Ratification: 39399

Percent for Ratification: 53%

Percent Against Ratification: 47%

Notes: This Measure created a new article VII (Amended) with 7 sections. It did not repeal the existing article VII, which was renamed article VII (Original)

Amendment Source: OR 1910 VIP A7 S1 7

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