SECTION 7.04. OATHS AND BONDING OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
   (a)   very person elected or appointed to any office, before proceeding to exercise the authority, or discharge the duties thereof, shall take the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution of this State.
   (b)   The Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Municipal Court Judge, Police Chief, Fire Chief and other officer or employee of the City designated by Council with sole or shared authority to authorize dispersal of public funds shall, before entering upon the discharge of their respective duties, give an official bond conditioned for the faithful performance of such duties as are prescribed by law, in an amount as required by Council and at the expense of the City.
   (c)   The City Treasurer shall record and maintain said bonds, which shall be open to public inspection.
   (d)   ll bonds, obligations or other writings taken in pursuance of any provisions of this Charter shall be made payable to "the City of Elkins."