All public employees are disaster service workers. Before taking up their duties, employees must take the oath or affirmation required by law. (Government Code 3100-3109)
The Superintendent or designee shall administer this oath when district employees are hired. Legally employed aliens shall be exempt from this requirement.
In the event of natural, manmade or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property and resources, all district employees are subject to disaster service activities as assigned to them by their superiors. (Government Code 3100)
(cf. 6114 - Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
60 Persons authorized to administer and certify oaths
44334 Oath or affirmation
44354 Administration of oath
GOVERNMENT CODE
3100-3109 Oath or affirmation of allegiance
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Article 20, Section 3 Oath of office
Vogel v. County of Los Angeles (1967) 68 Cal. 2d 18, 22
Chilton v. Contra Costa Community College District 55 Cal. App. 3d 554
Policy STANDARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: November 19, 1991 Bakersfield, California