Rhode Island § 45-8-7 - Town Treasurer

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§ 45-8-7. Town Treasurer

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-8-7

§ 45-8-7. Liability for default of deputy — Bond — Revocation of appointment — Tenure.

Every town treasurer appointing a deputy as provided in § 45-8-6 is liable for any misconduct, neglect, or default of the deputy, and shall take bond with surety satisfactory to the town council in any amount of penalty that the treasurer may require for the benefit of the town, conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office for the time during which the deputy exercises those duties. The treasurer may revoke the appointment and cancel the bond at his or her discretion. In no event shall the deputy hold office beyond the tenure of office of the appointing town treasurer.

History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 335, § 7; P.L. 1940, ch. 954, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 45-8-7.

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 45-8-7 cover?

Section 45-8-7 ("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.

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