(a) Surety.--A city officer or member of council may not become the surety on a bond or obligation given to the city by an agent or contractor for the faithful performance of a trust, agency or contract.
(b) Penalty.--An individual violating a provision of this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be:
(1) Subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition).
(2) Sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100.
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