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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: August 5, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Administration of Oath of Office to City Manager Victoria Baker
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City Council has announced the selection of Vicki Baker as City Manager for the City of Yakima, and
the terms and conditions of her employment have been agreed upon and approved in a public meeting
by the City Council. Ms. Baker's appointment will be effective August 8, 2024.
As background, the oath is a solemn promise on the part of the appointee regarding two major
responsibilities of their office:
1. To support and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution and laws of the State of
Washington, the Charter and Ordinances of the City of Yakima.
2. To faithfully and impartially discharge and perform the duties of the office the appointee will assume
to the best of their ability.
The act of providing one's solemn oath helps to ensure that public servants are committed to their roles
and responsibilities.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
RECOMMENDATION: The City Clerk will administer the oath of office.
ATTACHMENTS:
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