58-05-05. Bonds of officers

58-05-05. Bonds of officers Each person elected or appointed to the office of township clerk, assessor, or treasurer, within ten days after the person is notified of the person's election or appointment, and before entering upon the duties of the person's office, must be bonded for the faithful discharge of the person's duties in the same manner as other civil officers are bonded and in the following amounts: 1. The bond of the township clerk must be in such amount as may be determined by the board of township supervisors. 2. The bond of the treasurer must be in such amount as may be determined by the board of township supervisors and must be not less than the maximum amount of money that shall be subject to such treasurer's control at any one time. 3. The bond of the assessor must be in the amount of one thousand dollars. Such bonds, or the certificates issued in lieu thereof, must be filed in the office of the township clerk.