Pennsylvania § 10908 Officers not to become surety on bonds given to city and penalty

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 10908 — Officers not to become surety on bonds given to city and penalty

Pennsylvania § 10908

Title 11CITIES

PartPART V

Ch. 109CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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11 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 10908 (2026).

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(a)Surety.--A city officer or member of council may not become the surety on a bond or obligation given to the city by an agent or contractor for the faithful performance of a trust, agency or contract.

(b)Penalty.--An individual violating a provision of this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be:

(1)Subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition).

(2)Sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100.

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(a) Surety.--A city officer or member of council may not become the surety on a bond or obligation given to the city by an agent or contractor for the faithful performance of a trust, agency or contract.

(b) Penalty.--An individual violating a provision of this section commits a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be:

(1) Subject to forfeiting office in accordance with section 10901 (relating to appointment, removal and prohibition).

(2) Sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $100.