§ 128. OFFICIAL BOND AND OATH.
Each officer of the City required to give bond by Council shall, before assuming the duties of his office, give bond in such sum and with such sureties as the Council may determine. Such bond may be procured from a regularly accredited surety company authorized to do business under the laws of Ohio. Premiums on such bonds may be paid by the City. The approval of such bond and the effect of failure to furnish the same, and the effect of failure to take the oath provided herein, shall be as provided by law. Each officer of the City, before assuming the duties of his office or employment, shall take an oath to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Ohio, to perform the duties of his office or employment faithfully, honestly, and to the best of his ability and understanding.