The speaker of council in Ekurhuleni, Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, swore in new DA Clr Gerald Goslin on Thursday.
Goslin took his oath of office before the speaker in accordance with Rule 11 (1), (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni Standing Orders By-Law.
These rules make provision for councillors to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the republic, the Constitution and council before the magistrate in a council meeting or at any time by arrangement before the speaker in the speaker’s office.
Tshivhenga welcomed the councillor, who can now participate in the official business of council, and wished him well in serving the people of Ekurhuleni with integrity and upholding his sworn oath.
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