Elected officials, borough officers and other employees as required for the performance of their duties, before taking office, shall affirm in writing that they will honestly, faithfully and impartially perform and discharge the duties of the office. The oaths shall be administered by and filed with the clerk or the clerk’s designee and shall be in the following form:

I solemnly affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the Charter of the Haines Borough, and that I will faithfully perform and discharge the duties of ________________ to the best of my ability.