Upon producing the certificate of election before the county legislative body, at the next session after the date and delivery of the certificate, the county trustee may enter upon the discharge of the duties of the office, after first giving bond, and taking an oath to support the constitutions of the state and of the United States, and an oath for the faithful performance of the duties of the office. The bond shall be prepared in accordance with chapter 19 of this title, approved by the county legislative body, recorded in the office of the county register of deeds and transmitted to the office of the county clerk for safekeeping.
Code 1858, § 425 (deriv. Acts 1835-1836, ch. 2, § 5); Shan., § 521; mod. Code 1932, § 773; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; modified; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 8-1102; Acts 1998, ch. 677, § 10; 2013, ch. 315, § 4.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
§ 8-11-101. Election — Term of Office
§ 8-11-102. Entry Into Office — Bond
§ 8-11-105. Refusal to Pay Warrant or Demand
§ 8-11-106. Liability to Judgment on Motion
§ 8-11-107. Receipts for Costs Filed
§ 8-11-108. Forfeiture for Defaults