Alabama § 16-54-8 - Treasurer - Generally; Bond.

Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-54-8 — Treasurer - Generally; Bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16-54-8. Treasurer - Generally; Bond.

The trustees shall elect a treasurer, who shall not be a trustee, who shall receive, hold and pay out all moneys belonging to the university or that may be paid in for the necessary expenses of students in the university or for their use and benefit, and the treasurer shall hold office for the term and receive such compensation as may be fixed by the trustees. Before entering upon the duties of the office, the treasurer must give bond in such penalty as the trustees may fix, payable to the University of Montevallo, with conditions that he or she will faithfully receive, safely keep and lawfully pay out, and promptly, fully and fairly account for all moneys or choses in action which may come to him or her by virtue of the office, and the trustees may require a new bond, or an additional bond, whenever they judge that the interest of the university requires it. The business manager or chief financial officer by whatever name appointed by the president may serve in this position at the pleasure of the trustees.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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