The Clerk, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, shall take the oath prescribed for other city officers, shall execute a bond to the city in the penal sum of $5,000, with such sureties as may be approved by the Council, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office, and the payment of all moneys that may be received by him or her, according to law; which bond shall be filed with the Treasurer.
(1963 Code, § 1-8-1)