58-72-20. Annual examination of bonds; security strengthened.
The bonds of the officers named in G.S. 58-72-10 shall be carefully examined on the first Monday in December of every year, and if it appears that the security has been impaired, or for any cause become insufficient to cover the amount of money or property or to secure the faithful performance of the duties of the office, then the bond shall be renewed or strengthened, the insufficient security increased within the limits prescribed by law, and the impaired security shall be made good; but no renewal, or strengthening, or additional security shall increase the penalty of said bond beyond the limits prescribed for the term of office. (1869-70, c. 169; 1876-7, c. 275, s. 5; Code, s. 1874; 1895, c. 207, s. 4; 1899, c. 54, s. 54; Rev., s. 308; C.S., s. 327.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 58-72-1 - Irregularities not to invalidate.
§ 58-72-5 - Penalty for officer acting without bond.
§ 58-72-10 - Condition and terms of official bonds.
§ 58-72-15 - When county may pay premiums on bonds.
§ 58-72-20 - Annual examination of bonds; security strengthened.
§ 58-72-25 - Effect of failure to renew bond.
§ 58-72-30 - Justification of sureties.
§ 58-72-35 - Compelling justification before judge; effect of failure.
§ 58-72-40 - Successor bonded; official bonds considered liabilities.
§ 58-72-45 - Judge to file statement of proceedings with commissioners.
§ 58-72-50 - Approval, acknowledgment and custody of bonds.
§ 58-72-55 - Clerk records vote approving bond; penalty for neglect.
§ 58-72-60 - When commissioner liable as surety.
§ 58-72-65 - Record of board conclusive as to facts stated.
§ 58-72-70 - Person required to approve bond not to be surety.