[R.O. 2008 § 115.010]
Every officer of the City and his/her
assistants, and every Council member, before entering upon the duties
of his/her office, shall take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation
before some court of record in the County, or the City Clerk, that
he/she possesses all the qualifications prescribed for his/her office
by law; that he/she will support the Constitution of the United States,
and of the State of Missouri, the provisions of all laws of this State
affecting Cities of this class, and the ordinances of the City, and
faithfully demean himself/herself in office; which official oath or
affirmation shall be filed with the City Clerk. Every officer of the
corporation, when required by law or ordinance, shall, within fifteen
(15) days after his/her election or appointment, and before entering
upon the discharge of the duties of his/her office, give bond to the
City in such sum and with such sureties as shall be designated by
ordinance, conditioned for the faithful performance of his/her duty,
and that he/she will pay over all moneys belonging to the City, as
provided by law, that may come into his/her hands. If any person elected
or appointed to any office shall fail to take and subscribe such oath
or affirmation, or to give bond as herein required, his/her office
shall be deemed vacant. For any breach of condition of any such bond,
suit may be instituted thereon by the City, or by any person in the
name of the City for the use of such person.