13-526a. Bond of treasurer. The city treasurer in cities of the first class shall, before entering upon the duties of such office, give to the city a corporate surety bond with a surety company duly qualified under the insurance laws of this state, in such form and amount as may be required by the governing body, in a sum not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). Such bond shall be conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the city treasurer, and that such city treasurer shall safely keep all public moneys entrusted to his or her care, and save such city free and harmless from all loss caused by neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Such bond shall be approved by the city attorney before acceptance and filed with the city clerk. The surety required by this section may be provided for by a blanket bond.
History: L. 1976, ch. 86, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 13 - Cities Of The First Class
Article 5 - Executive Department; Powers And Duties Of Officers
13-502 General duties of mayor.
13-506 Signing and approval of contracts.
13-507 Signing of commissions; approval of bonds.
13-508 Mayor as peace officer; special policemen, term.
13-510 Special meetings of council.
13-511 Mayor may require reports from officers.
13-512 Enforcement of ordinances; neglect of duty by officers; jurisdiction outside city.
13-513 Vacancies in offices of mayor or councilman, how filled.
13-514 Aid in enforcing laws; mobs; call for militia; forfeiture by person refusing to obey call.
13-515 Remission of fines and forfeitures; reprieves and pardons.
13-516 Duties and salary of attorney.
13-518 General duties of clerk; records and accounts; deputies, salaries.
13-527 Appointive officers and employees; terms and salaries; vacancies.