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Lebanon City swears in mayor, treasurer and newly elected alderpersons at special meeting
Summary
At a May 1 special meeting, Lebanon City administered oaths of office to Mayor Charles Whitty, Treasurer Jessica Lamar and multiple alderpersons and city clerk Paul Grobe as the council opened its new term.
Lebanon City held a special council meeting May 1 to administer oaths of office to newly elected and appointed officials, including Mayor Charles Whitty, Treasurer Jessica Lamar and several alderpersons.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the outgoing city clerk administering the oath of office to each official. "I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and the ordinances of the City of Lebanon," each official recited as part of the ceremony.
Mayor Charles Whitty took the oath and was congratulated by council members. Jessica Lamar was introduced and sworn in as treasurer; the transcript records her appointment as treasurer for the City of Lebanon and the oath affirming her commitment to the office. The council proceeded to swear in alderpersons including Patrick Stevens, Mike Marcinkowski, Sean Belkke, RJ Smith and Charles Bennett. Paul Grobe was sworn in as city clerk.
The swearing-in proceeded as a structured ceremonial item with little debate; council members and staff assisted with signatures and formalities following each oath. The ceremony also included brief informal remarks and congratulatory remarks among members.
No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the oath-taking portion of the meeting. The council moved from the ceremonial swearing-in to regular agenda business after completing the oath sequence.
