Election of officers; oaths; bond

19-3615. Election of officers; oaths; bond. Within thirty (30) days after the first appointment, the governing body shall meet and organize by the election from its membership of a chairman, vice-chairman and a secretary and treasurer. All members and officers of the governing body, whenever appointed shall take oaths as prescribed for other public officials. The secretary and the treasurer shall each give to the fire district a corporate surety bond, conditioned for the faithful performance of duty and for the true and faithful accounting of all money that may come into their hands by virtue of their position in such sums as the governing body shall determine by resolution: Provided, That when bonds are issued, the governing body may require the giving of additional corporate surety bonds in such sums as the governing body shall determine by resolution. Premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the fire district. Such bonds shall be approved by the county board and filed with the county clerk. History: L. 1955, ch. 175, § 3; June 30. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026