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Bill Ellis sworn in as Pendergrass City mayor; Mike McJones sworn as council member
Summary
At a Pendergrass City Council meeting, Bill Ellis took the oath of office as mayor and Mike McJones was sworn in as a council member. The council completed the formal oaths and proceeded with routine business.
Mayor Bill Ellis and Council member Mike McJones took the oath of office during a Pendergrass City Council meeting; the council then moved on to routine business and scheduling.
Mayor Bill Ellis recited the oath for the office of mayor, saying, “I, Bill Ellis, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will truly perform to the best of my ability the duties of ... mayor of the city of Pendergrass,” language contained in the meeting record. Council member Mike McJones likewise recited the oath for his seat on the council.
The oaths were administered during the meeting before the council addressed minutes, treasury reports and other agenda items. The meeting record does not indicate contested objections or formal challenges to either oath.
Copies of the oath language were read aloud during the meeting and inserted into the official record. No additional ceremonial speakers or recognitions related to the oaths were recorded in the excerpt provided.
