The Mayor, every Alderman, the Finance Officer, City Attorney and such other officers or employees as the Common Council may by ordinance require, shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation, to be filed and kept in the office of the Finance Officer.
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of South Dakota and the Charter of the City of Springfield, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of ... according to the best of my ability.”
The Mayor, City Attorney, and Finance Officer shall have the power to administer oaths required by this Charter.