§ 4-8. Oath of office.

Every officer of the city shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation to be filed and kept in the office of the city secretary:

"I, ___________, do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of ___________ of the City of Eagle Pass, State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of this State and the Charter and Ordinances of this City; and I furthermore solemnly swear (or affirm), that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, or promised to pay, contributed, nor promised to contribute any money or valuable things, or promised any public office or employment, as a reward for the giving or withholding a vote at the election at which I was elected, or if the office is one of appointment, to secure my appointment. So help me God."