The mayor and council members, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the state for such officers, together with the following oath, to-wit:

“As mayor (or council member) of the City of Travelers Rest, I will equally, fairly and impartially, to the best of my ability and skill, exercise the trust reposed in me, and I will use my best endeavors to preserve the peace and carry into effect, according to law, the purposes for which I have been elected. So help me God.”

(Prior code § 1-2-4)