317.02 Bond of county recorder - oath. - Ohio Statutes

317.02 Bond of county recorder - oath.

Before entering upon the duties of his office, the county recorder shall give a bond, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of his office, signed by a bonding or surety company authorized to do business in this state, or, at his option, by two or more freeholders having real estate in the value of double the amount of the bond over and above all encumbrances to the state in the sum of not less than ten thousand dollars, the surety company and the amount of the bond to be approved by the board of county commissioners. The expense or premium for such bond shall be paid by the board and charged to the general fund of the county. Such bond, with the oath of office required by sections 3.22 and 3.23 of the Revised Code, and by Section 7 of Article XV, Ohio Constitution, and the approval of the board indorsed thereon, shall be deposited with the county treasurer.

Effective Date: 03-18-1969