Rhode Island § 45-8-1 - Town Treasurer
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 45-8-1 — Town Treasurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-8-1. Town Treasurer
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-8-1
§ 45-8-1. Bond of treasurer.
Every town treasurer, before he or she proceeds to discharge the duties of the treasurer’s office, shall give bond to the town for which the treasurer is appointed, in the sum and with the surety that is satisfactory to the town council, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of that office.
History of Section.
G.L. 1896, ch. 42, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 52, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 53, § 1; G.L. 1938,
ch. 335, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 45-8-1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-8-1
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-8-1 cover?
Section 45-8-1 ("Town Treasurer") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 45-8-1?
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