Chapter 5 – Operating Procedures

CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 5.01 Oaths 5.07 Conflict of Interest 5.02 Bonds 5.08 Resignations 5.03 Powers and Duties 5.09 Removal of Appointed Officers and Employees 5.04 Books and Records 5.10 Vacancies 5.05 Transfer to Successor 5.11 Gifts 5.06 Meetings 5.01 OATHS. The oath of office shall be required and administered in accordance with the following: 1. Qualify for Office. Each elected or appointed officer shall qualify for office by taking the prescribed oath and by giving, when required, a bond. The oath shall be taken, and bond provided, after such officer is certified as elected, no later than noon of the first day which is not a Sunday or a legal holiday in January of the first year of the term for which the officer was elected. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 63.1) 2. Prescribed Oath. The prescribed oath is: “I, (name), do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Iowa, and that I will faithfully and impartially, to the best of my ability, discharge all duties of the office of (name of office) in Tiffin as now or hereafter required by law.” (Code of Iowa, Sec. 63.10) 3. Officers Empowered to Administer Oaths. The following are empowered to administer oaths and to take affirmations in any matter pertaining to the business of their respective offices: A. Mayor B. City Clerk C. Members of all boards, commissions, or bodies created by law. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 63A.2) 5.02 BONDS. Surety bonds are provided in accordance with the following: 1. Required. The Council shall provide by resolution for a surety bond or blanket position bond running to the City and covering the Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and such other officers and employees as may be necessary and advisable. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 64.13) 2. Bonds Approved. Bonds shall be approved by the Council. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 64.19) 3. Bonds Filed. All bonds, after approval and proper record, shall be filed with the Clerk. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 64.23[6]) 4. Record. The Clerk shall keep a book, to be known as the “Record of Official Bonds” in which shall be recorded the official bonds of all City officers, elective or appointive. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 64.24[3]) 5.03 POWERS AND DUTIES. Each municipal officer shall exercise the powers and perform the duties prescribed by law and this Code of Ordinances, or as otherwise directed by the Council unless contrary to State law or City charter.