Alabama § 11-50-499 - Bonds of Officers and Employees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 11-50-499 — Bonds of Officers and Employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-50-499. Bonds of Officers and Employees.
All officers or employees of the board handling money or exercising authority over property of the municipality shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, give bond with some surety company authorized to do business in the State of Alabama, as surety and payable to the municipality, to be approved by the board, in such penalty as the board may prescribe, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office or employment, and faithfully to account for all moneys received or property coming into his possession in the capacity of his employment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 11-50-499
What does Code of Alabama § 11-50-499 cover?
Section 11-50-499 ("Bonds of Officers and Employees.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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