Chapter 2.40
OFFICERS’ OATH AND BOND

Sections:

2.40.010  Oath required.

2.40.020  Bond required.

2.40.010 Oath required.

The city manager, city clerk, city treasurer, city finance director and the city chief of police, before entering upon the performance of their duties, shall be required to take an oath or affirmation for the faithful performance of their duties in substantially the following form:

OATH OF OFFICE

I _______________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully and impartially to the best of my ability perform the duties of the office of _______________ in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and all other duly enacted laws, rules and policies of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington.

By: ____________________________
[Attestation]

The oath or affirmation shall be given before the mayor and filed with the Spokane County auditor. (Ord. 6 § 1, 2002).

2.40.020 Bond required.

Prior to performance of their duties, the city manager, city clerk, city treasurer, city finance director and city chief of police shall be required to furnish an official bond, to be renewed annually, conditioned on the honest and faithful performance of their official duties. The premium on the bond(s) shall be paid by the City. The amount of the bonds shall be as follows:

A. City manager: $250,000;

B. City clerk/treasurer: $250,000;

C. Finance director: $250,000;

D. Chief of police: $250,000.

In lieu of individual fidelity bonds, the City may purchase a blanket fidelity bond in amounts not less than those provided for above. (Ord. 6 § 2, 2002).