New Jersey § 40a:5-34
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-34, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:5-34.
Every officer or employee, by virtue of his office or position, or of any law, entrusted
or charged with the receipt, custody or expenditure of money or funds of the local
unit, and any other officer or employee required so to do by the governing body thereof,
shall, before entering upon the duties of his office or position, execute and deliver
his bond, or shall be otherwise bonded to the local unit in its corporate name, conditioned
for the true and faithful performance of his duties. All bonds shall be in such form, for such sum and with such surety as the governing
body of the local unit shall, by resolution, direct. The governing body may, in any instance, require corporate surety. All such bonds, in the case of a county, shall be filed with the clerk of the board
of chosen freeholders, except that the bond of the clerk, if there be any, shall be
filed with the county treasurer. In the case of municipalities, all bonds shall be filed with the municipal clerk,
except the bond of the clerk, which shall be filed with the treasurer. The bonds shall be preserved for and be the property of the local unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:5-34
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-34 cover?
Section 40a:5-34 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 40a:5-34?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:5-34" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 40a:5-34 apply to my situation?
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