All officers and employees of the City, whether elected or appointed, either under the laws of the State of Kansas or ordinances of the City, shall before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation as follows:

       “I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Kansas and faithfully discharge the duties of __________ (here enter name of office or position). So help me God.”

(K.S.A. 75‑4308; Code 1989)

All officers and employees required to take and subscribe or sign an oath or affirmation shall be supplied the forms for the purpose at the expense of the City and upon taking and subscribing or signing any such oath or affirmation, the same shall be filed by the City Clerk.

(Code 1989)

All premiums on surety bonds, if any, shall be paid by the City.

(K.S.A. 78‑111; Code 1970, 2‑3; Code 1989)

Each of the bonds required by the City shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of duty and all acts required by the laws of Kansas and of the City, and for the application and payment over to the proper persons of all moneys or property coming into the hands of each such officer by virtue of his or her office.

(Code 1989)

All bonds given to the City shall be approved as to their form by the City Attorney and as to surety and sufficiency by the Governing Body, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the State of Kansas.

(Code 1989)