CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIONCHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATION\Article 4. Oaths and Bonds

All officers 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 that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the laws of the State of Kansas, and the laws and ordinances of the City of Haysville, Kansas and the rules and regulations of the _______ Department and will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of ________ to the best of my ability. So help me God.

(K.S.A. 25-2120, 54-106; Code 1971, Sec. 1-301; Code 2003)

All officers and employees required by section 1-401 to take and subscribe or sign an oath or affirmation shall be supplied the forms for such purpose at the expense of the city and upon taking and subscribing or signing any such oath or affirmation, the oath or affirmation shall be filed by the city clerk.

(Code 1971, Sec. 1-302)

City department heads and any employee responsible for handling money or city property or equipment shall each, before entering upon the duties of office, give a good and sufficient surety company bond or personal bond to the city, which shall be approved by the governing body

(Code 1971, Sec. 1-303; Code 1984; Code 2003)

The bonds required in section 1-403 shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of duty and 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 moneys or property coming into the hands of each such officer or employee by virtue of his or her office.

(Code 1971, Sec. 1-304; Code 2003)

All bonds given to the city shall be approved as to their form by the city’s legal counsel and as to surety and sufficiency by the governing body, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the state of Kansas.

(Code 1971, Sec. 1-305; Code 2003)