Section 7. Official Oath

   Each person elected by the voters of the City of Alamo, or appointed by the Board of Commissioners to fill any elective or appointive office, shall, before entering upon the duties of said office, take and subscribe to the official oath as provided by the Constitution of the State of Texas. Each Commissioner and the Mayor and such other officers as the Board of Commissioners may designate are hereby authorized to administer oaths in the Municipal affairs and government of the City of Alamo.

Section 8. Official Bond of City Officers

   The Board of Commissioners shall require any elected or appointed officer of the City to give bond with such surety and in such sum as may be prescribed by ordinance, which sum shall always be of sufficient amount to protect the City. The premium for such bond shall be paid for by the City.

Section 9. Officers and Employees Salaries

   The Board of Commissioners shall have authority to fix all salaries and remuneration of all offices either elective or appointive and all employees of the City of Alamo. (Amended Election 1-18-1992)

Section 10. Mayor - Powers and Duties

   The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City of Alamo and shall see that all laws thereof are enforced. He shall be clothed with all the authority that is now or may hereafter be vested in a Mayor by the General Laws of the State of Texas so far as the same may be applicable and not inconsistent with this Charter.