ARTICLE VI: CLERK/TREASURER

Section

   2.601   Appointment

   2.602   Bond; surety company; fee

   2.603   Duties

   2.604   Compensation

Editor’s note:

   This article derives from S.C. Code § 5-7-220, as amended, and Ord. 99-3, passed 12-6-1999; however, the usual practice is “the pleasure of Council”.

§ 2.601 APPOINTMENT.

   a.   The Council shall appoint an officer who shall have the title of Municipal Clerk.

   b.   The Clerk also may be referred to as the Town Clerk.

   c.   The Clerk shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council.

(S.C. Code § 5-7-220)  (Prior Code, § 2.601)

Editor’s note:

   The above reference requires the appointment of the Clerk to be made by Council.

§ 2.602 BOND; SURETY COMPANY; FEE.

   a.   The Clerk/Treasurer shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office, give bond to the town in such an amount as prescribed by Council. It shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office and the faithful accounting for all funds of the town in his or her custody.

   b.   The bond required shall be written by a surety company authorized by law to engage in business in the state.

   c.   The fee shall be paid by the town.

(Prior Code, § 2.602)