6.1. SR 09-05-2017
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, September 5, 2017 T. John Cunningham, Fire Chief
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Oath of Office for On-Call Lieutenant Zachary Cal Portner, City Administrator
Hoffman
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Mayor to administrator the Oath of Office to Lieutenant Zachary Hoffman.
Background/Discussion
On May 15, 2017, on-call firefighter Zachary Hoffman was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
Lieutenant Hoffman was appointed by Chief Cunningham based on his background, training, and
experience with input from an interview panel.
Mayor Dietz is asked to administrator the Oath of Office to Lieutenant Hoffman. Following the Oath,
Lieutenant Hoffman’s badge will be pinned to his uniform.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Oath of Office
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
OATH OF OFFICE
I, Zachary Hoffman, do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life, health and
property against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust, and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times, respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Lieutenant for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of
Elk River, Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability, so help me God.
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Zachary Hoffman
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5 day of September, 2017.
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John J. Dietz, Mayor