COOK

A Kansas County Commissioner's oath focuses on faithfully executing public duties and supporting Constitutions, while a Kansas lawyer's oath emphasizes upholding laws, ethical conduct, client fidelity, and preventing legal abuses (like falsehoods or delays) while supporting the Constitutions. Both swear to support the U.S. and Kansas Constitutions; the key contrast is the Commissioner's general duty to their office versus the lawyer's specific duty to the courts, clients, and the integrity of the legal profession, ensuring justice within the system. [1, 2, 3]

Kansas County Commissioner Oath (General Form)

• Core Duty: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of Kansas, and faithfully discharge the duties of [Office Name]."
• Focus: General public service, upholding governmental laws and constitutions, and diligently performing elected responsibilities for the county. [1]

Kansas Lawyer Oath (Rule 726)

• Core Duties: Support U.S. & Kansas Constitutions; avoid malice, falsehoods, or delaying justice; conduct oneself uprightly and according to law; discharge duties with fidelity.
• Focus: Professional ethics, client advocacy, maintaining the integrity of the court, and preventing abuse of the legal system (e.g., fraudulent suits). [2]

Comparison & Contrast

• Similarities:
• Both swear to support the U.S. Constitution and the Kansas Constitution.
• Both commit to faithfully discharging duties and upholding the law.
• Differences:
• Scope: Commissioner's oath is broad for public office; lawyer's oath is specific to legal practice and court conduct.
• Ethical Specifics: Lawyer's oath includes explicit prohibitions against specific misconduct (lying, delaying for profit/malice) unique to legal practice, which aren't in the general Commissioner's oath.
• Fidelity: Commissioner swears fidelity to their office; lawyer swears fidelity to the court, client, and legal ethics. [1, 2, 4, 5]

In essence, the Commissioner pledges allegiance to the office and public trust, while the lawyer pledges allegiance to the legal process and ethical standards within that system. [1, 2]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch54/054_001_0006.html

[2] https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules/Rule-726

[3] https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao153_0.pdf

[4] https://www.ctas.tennessee.edu/sites/default/files/OATHS.pdf

[5] https://www.alabar.org/assets/2015/03/WEBSITE-Oath-of-Office.pdf

--

Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live