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Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL

Portola Municipal Code Ch. 2.20 Bonds

Portola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Portola

Cite as: Portola Municipal Code Chapter 2.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04

2.20.010 - Designated.

In all cases where applicable state law requires the posting of a bond for certain offices, and the amount of the respective bond is to be determined by the city council, the city council shall from time to time determine said amount or amounts by resolution. The premium for such a bond shall be a proper charge against the city of Portola.

(Ord. 217 § 1, 1986: Ord. 2 § 1, 1946)

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2.20.020 - Condition.

The condition of the official bond shall be that the principal will well, truly, and faithfully perform all official duties then required of him by law, and also such additional duties as may be imposed on him by any existing law of the state or city, or any law or ordinance enacted subsequently to the execution of the bond. All official bonds shall be made payable to the city.

(Ord. 2 § 2, 1946)

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2.20.030 - Approval and filing.

All bonds furnished under this chapter shall be approved by the city council. When approved, all bonds shall be filed with the city clerk, except the bond of the clerk, which shall be filed with the mayor.

(Ord. 2 § 3, 1946)

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