Before entering upon the duties of the office, the finance director shall execute a bond to the city. Except as may otherwise be provided, the bond shall conform to the provisions of the Government Code relating to bonds of public officers, and the penal sum of the bond shall be in a reasonable amount recommended by the City Attorney and fixed by the
City Council
by resolution. Any premium for the required bond shall be assumed by the city of Pinole. (Ord. 300 § 1.05, 1971).