CHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATIONCHAPTER I. ADMINISTRATION\ARTICLE 4. OATHS AND BONDS.

All officers of the City of Minneapolis, whether elected or appointed, either under the laws of the State of Kansas or ordinances of the city, shall, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, take and subscribe an oath of affirmation as follows:

       “I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of Kansas and faithfully discharge the duties of__________________________ (name of office). So help me God.”

(K.S.A. 54-106)

Every officer and employee of the city shall sign the following oath:

       “I, ____________________________, swear (or affirm) that I do not advocate nor am I a member of any political party organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of the state by force or violence and that during such time as I am an officer or employee of the City of Minneapolis, I will not advocate or become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence.”

Any officer or employee of this city who shall refuse to sign the oath required herein shall, in addition to any other penalty prescribed, be subject to an immediate dismissal as provided by law.

All officers and employees required by section 1-401 of this article to take and subscribe or sign an oath or affirmation shall be supplied the necessary forms for the purpose at the expense of the city and upon taking and subscribing or signing any such oath or affirmation, the same shall be filed in the office of the city clerk.

The council may require all city officers elected or appointed to give bonds and security for the faithful performance of their duties.

The premiums on all surety bonds required by this article shall be paid as a claim against the city.

(K.S.A. 78-111)