The city council may require any of the officers and employees of the city, before entering upon the duties of their office, to execute a good and sufficient bond with a surety company doing business in the State of Texas, as approved by the city council. The bonds shall be in such amount as the council may demand, payable to the City of Dallas, and conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office. The premium on such bonds shall be paid by the city. Bonds shall be required of the city manager, the chief financial officer, the city controller, the purchasing agent, and the municipal court clerk. (Amend. of 4-2-83, Prop. No. 6; Amend. of 11-8-05, Prop. No. 8)