Chapter 2.40
OFFICERS’ OATH AND BOND
Sections:
2.40.010 Oath required.
Each city councilmember, the city manager, city clerk, city treasurer/finance director and the city chief of police shall, before entering upon the performance of their duties, take an oath or affirmation for the faithful performance of their duties in 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 _______________, and that I will support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and of the state of Washington, the applicable laws of the United States and 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 filed with the Spokane County auditor. (Ord. 21-021 § 1, 2021; Ord. 17-003 § 1, 2017; Ord. 11-013 § 1, 2011; 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: $250,000;
C. Finance director/city treasurer: $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. 11-013 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6 § 2, 2002).