Marcy Shaffer was sworn in as Yellowstone County treasurer at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Aug. 1.
A judge introduced Shaffer and administered the oath. During the ceremony Shaffer repeated the oath: “I, Marcy Shaffer, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and the Constitution of the State of Montana ... and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.” The judge concluded the formalities and asked for signatures and the county seal to be affixed.
Commissioners and Shaffer’s family took photographs after the oath, and the board announced there would be light refreshments following the meeting. The ceremony was brief and ceremonial; no formal policy action accompanied the appointment at the Aug. 1 meeting.
The board reconvened regular business after the swearing-in.