OfficersOfficial Bonds
Section § 21141
This section specifies the bond amounts required for certain officers unless the board sets a different amount. The assessor must have a bond of $5,000, the collector needs a bond of $20,000, and the treasurer requires a bond of $100,000.
Section § 21142
This section of the law outlines the amounts of financial bonds that certain district officers need to secure. The Treasurer must provide a bond valued between $5,000 and $100,000, while the Collector's bond should range from $5,000 to $20,000. The Secretary and the Custodian of a special fund have no fixed bond amounts and can be any sum.
Section § 21142.5
This law says that if one person holds the positions of assessor, collector, and treasurer in a district, the board can set a single bond to cover all these roles. The bond amount can be between $5,000 and $100,000.
Section § 21143
This law says that bonds for certain officials should follow the same format as bonds for county officers. Additionally, the district can cover the cost of these bond premiums.
Section § 21145
This law section means that any bonds must get the board's approval before they can proceed.
Section § 21146
If a government officer purposely fails to perform a specific duty required by their job, they can be held financially responsible through their bond.
Section § 21147
This law says that if a district is chosen as the financial manager for a federal water project, each officer must get an extra bond set by the Secretary of the Interior. This bond ensures they do their jobs well and the district fulfills its responsibilities. If they fail, the U.S. government or anyone affected can take legal action.