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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)
(a) The City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, in the absence of the Mayor and/or Municipal Judge to issue warrants for arrest for the violation of ordinances of the City, to administer oaths and to accept and approve sureties and bonds.
(b) The authority herein provided shall be upon the appointment and confirmation by Council of the City Clerk or Assistant City Clerk to utilize such authority, which authority may be hereafter removed by a majority vote of and by Council.
(Ord. 8232. Passed 6-19-84.)