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R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-7-1. Clerk’s bond
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Every town clerk shall, within thirty (30) days of the time of being sworn into office, give bond to the town treasurer of the town, with sufficient surety, in the sum that the town council prescribes, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the clerk’s office.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-7-2. Deputy clerk
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Town clerks may, by and with the approbation of the town council, appoint a deputy, whenever the appointment is necessary. The appointed deputy has all the powers and can perform all the duties which are incumbent on the town clerk, being so qualified by taking the oath of office…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-7-3. Deputies to register voters
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In addition to the deputy town clerk provided for in § 45-7-2, the town clerk may appoint additional deputy town clerks empowered only to accept the registration of voters.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-7-4. Bond of deputy — Revocation of appointment
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Every town clerk appointing a deputy as provided in § 45-7-2 is responsible for the good conduct of the deputy and may take bond with surety for any penalty that the clerk may require, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the office for the time during which th…