Article IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
SECTION 9.01 OATH OF OFFICE.
   Every officer and employee of the Municipality shall, before entering upon their duties, take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation to be given by the Mayor or other person authorized to administer oath as designated by the Mayor. "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the State of Ohio, and will obey the laws thereof, and I will, in all respects, uphold and enforce the provisions of the Charter and ordinances and resolutions of the Municipality of Union, and will faithfully discharge the duties of                              upon which I am about to enter." Oaths of officers and employees shall be filed and maintained by the Clerk of Council.
 
SECTION 9.02 OFFICIAL BOND.
   All officers and employees of the municipality whose duties require them to handle or be concerned with the management of its money or other property may be required to furnish to the Clerk a corporate surety bond issued by a company authorized to do business in Ohio, to protect the municipality against loss due to their acts. The amount of such bond shall, in each case, be determined by the Council. The premiums of such bonds shall be paid from the funds of the municipality.
 
SECTION 9.03 AMENDMENTS TO CHARTER.
   This Charter may be amended or repealed by the voters as provided by the Constitution of Ohio.
 
SECTION 9.04 SEVERABILITY.
   If any provision of this Charter is held invalid, the other provisions shall not be affected thereby.