Every officer of the Township shall, before he/she enters upon
the duties of such office, take and subscribe, before a person authorized
to administer oaths or affirmations, an oath or affirmation, faithfully
and impartially to execute the duties of his/her office according
to the best of his/her knowledge, skill and ability, and such oaths
or affirmations required by the laws of the State of New Jersey. All
such oaths or affirmations shall be filed with the Township Clerk.
All official surety bonds shall be in such form as shall be
approved by the Council. Such bonds shall be filed with the Township
Clerk, who shall endorse upon each bond the fact and date of approval
thereof by the Council, except that the bond of the Township Clerk
shall be filed with the Treasurer. Upon the failure of any officer
or employee to deliver his/her bond as required within 30 days after
the commencement of his/her term of office or of his/her employment,
including those elected or appointed to fill vacancies, his/her office
shall be deemed to be vacant.