All officers of the city, whether elected or appointed, either under the laws of the state 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). So help me God.

(Code 1961, 1-19-1; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

Each member of the Board of Commissioners shall, before entering upon the duties of office, give a good and sufficient corporate surety bond, to be executed by a responsible bonding company authorized to do business in Kansas, payable to and for the use and benefit of the city, in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the Commissioner’s duties, and that the said Commissioner will save the city harmless from all loss caused by his or her neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, or for the willful expenditure or misappropriation of any monies, property or securities of such city in violation of law.

(Code 1961, 1-19-3; Ord. 4116; Code 2023)

The following city officers shall each, before entering upon the duties of office, give a good and sufficient corporate surety bond to the city before such officer shall begin the performance of his or her duties. The bond for each official shall be in the following amount:

City Clerk                                                 $15,000.00

City Manager                                            $15,000.00

City Treasurer                                           $15,000.00

Municipal judge                                        $15,000.00

Treasurer of Firefighter’s Relief Association     125% of maximum account balances

(Code 1961, 1-19-4; Ord. 4116; Code 2023)

Each of the bonds required by section 1-703, shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of duty and of all acts required by the laws of Kansas and the ordinances of the city, and for the application and payment over to the proper persons of all monies or property coming into the hands of each such officer by virtue of his office.

(Code 1961, 1-19-5; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

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 1961, 1-19-6; Ord. 1930; Code 2023)

The premiums on all surety bonds required by this article shall be paid as a claim against the city. In the event the City Manager shall determine it is in the best interests of the city to bond other officers or employees, the premiums on any such additional bonds shall likewise be paid as a claim against the city.

(Code 1961, 1-19-7; Ord. 4116; Code 2023)