Massachusetts § 13 - Bond of town clerk
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 13 — Bond of town clerk, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13. Bond of town clerk
Section 13. Every town clerk shall, within ten days after his election and thereafter, at intervals of not more than one year, so long as he continues to hold said office, give bond to the town for the faithful performance of his duties, in a form approved by the commissioner of revenue and in such sum, not less than the amount established by said commissioner, as shall be fixed by the selectmen. If he does not give bond as herein required the selectmen may declare the office vacant and fill the vacancy in the manner prescribed in section fourteen.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 13
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 13 cover?
Section 13 ("Bond of town clerk") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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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