Article XV, Sections 1 to 3 of the Oregon State Constitution

In this post, we will look at Sections 1 to 3 of Article XV of the Oregon State Constitution.  Article XV is entitled "Miscellaneous" and covers a wide variety of topics.  Believe me, if you think miscellaneous means unimportant, that is wrong.  The first three sections are relatively pedestrian, yet clearly underscore a certain preventative thinking regarding power's corrupting influence.

Section 1

This section specifies how succession is handled.  It considers the cases where the incumbent does not run vs. when the incumbent runs and is defeated.

Section 2

This section sets a maximum tenure time for any office not specified in the Constitution is 4 years, whether that is an appointed or elected office.

Section 3

This section defines that everyone elected or appointed to an office listed in the Constitution has to take an oath.