Approved October 19, 1991
Baltimore, Maryland

I pledge my support for the intellectual and professional advancement of the art and science of public administration and public affairs. I shall honor and respect the virtues and values of public service and those who serve.

I shall uphold the eternal need for education that imbues public administrators with traditions of democratic governance.

Moreover, as a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, I shall uphold the highest ethical standards applying to public service and will endeavor to encourage and engage in meaningful interaction with other members.

Note: The use of this oath is at the discretion of individual chapters. It is recommended that chapters be sensitive to those individuals who for personal or religious reasons might find such an oath difficult to accept.