Chapter 2.28 — BONDS OF CITY OFFICIALS

The city clerk, before entering upon the duties of the city clerk's office, shall execute a bond to the city in a reasonable amount which shall be set by resolution of the city council in accordance with Government Code § 36518. The amount of the bond may be changed during the term of office of the city clerk.

(Prior Code, § 2-8; Code 1985, § 2.28.010; Ord. No. 430, § 3, 1985)

The city treasurer, before entering upon the duties of the city treasurer's office, shall execute a bond to the city in a reasonable amount which shall be set by resolution by the city council in accordance with Government Code § 36518. The amount of the bond may be changed during the term of office of the city treasurer.

(Prior Code, § 2-9; Code 1985, § 2.28.020; Ord. No. 430, § 4, 1985)

The surety of the bonds provided for in this chapter shall be a duly organized surety company authorized to do surety business in the state, in the manner provided by law.

(Prior Code, § 2-10; Code 1985, § 2.28.030)

The bonds provided under this chapter shall be payable to the city.

(Prior Code, § 2-11; Code 1985, § 2.28.040)

The premiums of charges for the bonds furnished under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid by the city.

(Prior Code, § 2-12; Code 1985, § 2.28.050)

The conditions of each of the bonds furnished under the provisions of this chapter shall be that the surety will indemnify the city against direct loss of money or other personal property caused through any dishonest or fraudulent act by the officer covered.

(Prior Code, § 2-13; Code 1985, § 2.28.060)

The bonds furnished pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be approved as to form by the city attorney.

(Prior Code, § 2-14; Code 1985, § 2.28.070)