§ 45-8-7. Liability for default of deputy — Bond — Revocation of appointment — Tenure.
Every town treasurer appointing a deputy as provided in § 45-8-6 is liable for any misconduct, neglect, or default of the deputy, and shall take bond with surety satisfactory to the town council in any amount of penalty that the treasurer may require for the benefit of the town, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office for the time during which the deputy exercises those duties. The treasurer may revoke the appointment and cancel the bond at his or her discretion. In no event shall the deputy hold office beyond the tenure of office of the appointing town treasurer.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 335, § 7; P.L. 1940, ch. 954, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 45-8-7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 45-8-1. - Bond of treasurer.
Section 45-8-2. - Annual statement of accounts.
Section 45-8-3. - Settlement of accounts.
Section 45-8-4. - Certified copies of statements of accounts.
Section 45-8-5. - Forfeiture for neglect to make statement.
Section 45-8-6. - Appointment and powers of deputy.
Section 45-8-7. - Liability for default of deputy — Bond — Revocation of appointment — Tenure.