§ 3.04. Oath of office.

Before a person takes any office in the city government, he shall take the following oath or affirmation before an officer of the state authorized to administer oaths:

"I swear that I will faithfully and impartially uphold the Constitution of this State and of the United States, and will demean myself as Mayor (or Councilman, as the case may be) during my continuance in office. I have not, in order to influence my election to this office, directly or indirectly promised my vote or support to any person or officer in the said government of the City of Thomson, nor for any other office. I will not knowingly permit my vote in the election or appointment of any persons to a position in said government to be influenced by fear, favor or the hope of reward, but in all things pertaining to my office I will be governed by what in my judgment is for the public good and for the best interest of said city, so help me God."