Before entering upon the duties of her office the City Clerk shall be bonded with corporate surety bonds written by a surety company authorized to operate in the State of West Virginia, in the penal sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), with the condition that she shall faithfully discharge the duties of her office and faithfully account for and pay over, as required by law, all moneys which may come into her hand by virtue of her office. The bond shall be filed in the office of the City Manager and shall be preserved by him.
(1961 Code Sec. 131.05)