(A) Before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, members of the Council, officers of the city and members of commissions and committees as may be designated shall take the following oath:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified according to the Constitution of this state to exercise the duties of the office to which I have been elected (or appointed) and that I will, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof, and defend the constitution of this state and the United States, so help me God. As (name of office) of the city, I will equally, fairly and impartially, to the best of my ability and skill, exercise the trust reposed in me, and I will use my best endeavors to preserve the peace and carry into effect according to law, the purpose for which I have been elected.”
(B) The oath for appointed officials shall be administered by the Mayor, one of the Council members, or a notary public no sooner than 48 hours after the time of appointment. After the oath of office is given, a certificate of appointment shall be signed by the appointed official, acknowledged by signature of the Mayor with a copy being filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(C) After the certification of the election results, the oath of office shall be administered to all elected officials no sooner than 48 hours after said certification. The oath shall be administered by the Mayor, on of the Council members, or a notary public.
(`95 Code, § 1-2-4) (Ord. 21-03, passed 8-26-03; Am. Ord. 10-16, passed 5-10-16)