(a) Bond.--In addition to the requirements for bonding that may be imposed by this chapter or any other law, council may require from each elected or appointed officer and agent of the city a lawful bond with corporate surety for the faithful performance of his or her duties.
(b) Requirement.--An officer or agent required by law or ordinance to give bond may not be sworn into office or enter upon the duties of office until the bond has been approved by the proper authority.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 109 - City Officers and Employees
Section 10901 - Appointment, removal and prohibition
Section 10902 - Number, duties and compensation
Section 10903 - Salary, compensation and emoluments of officers
Section 10904 - Offices to be held until qualification of successors
Section 10905 - Oath of office, violation of oath and penalty
Section 10906 - Bond to be given by officers and agents
Section 10907 - Surety bonds, insurance and premiums
Section 10908 - Officers not to become surety on bonds given to city and penalty
Section 10909 - Money and accounts to be delivered by officer to successor
Section 10916 - Pennsylvania Municipal League and other municipal affairs organizations
Section 10917 - Powers of subpoena and compelling testimony
Section 10918 - Consolidation or integration of fire and police personnel prohibited