The city manager, the city clerk, the city treasurer and all other officers or employees of the city designated by ordinance must give a corporate surety bond to the city before entering upon the duties of the respective office or employment, in a form and amount fixed by the council as security for the faithful performance of official duties and the safekeeping of the public funds. Bonds can be either individual or blanket bonds. Bonds must be approved by the council, approved as to form by the city attorney and filed with the city clerk. The city must comply with the laws of the state relating to official bonds not inconsistent with this charter. Premiums on official bonds must be paid by the city.
(Section 12.04 amended by Ord. 88-51, passed 7-25-1988; Ord. 2004-8, passed 4-5-2004)