§ 9-1-102 — Officers of state agencies and specified state employees to file oath and obtain bond; bond requirements

(a) Before assuming the duties of office, the chief
officer or officers of each state agency, office, institution,
board and commission, and any other employee of the state
specified by the governor, shall take and subscribe the
constitutional oath of office and obtain faithful performance
and fidelity bond coverage. The oath shall be filed with the
secretary of state.
(b) The department of administration and information shall
purchase coverage for employees or officials as required by this
section in the amount necessary to:
(i) Insure the honest and faithful performance and
discharge of duties;
(ii) Insure accounting to the state for all monies,
property, materials and records under the care, custody or
control of the employees or officials by virtue of their public
capacity; and
(iii) Assure that upon the termination of their
service with the state all monies, property, materials and
records shall be turned over to their successors.
(c) Prior to purchasing any bond required under this
section the department of administration and information shall
obtain the approval of the attorney general.
(d) All bonds purchased under this section shall be
acquired from a person, firm or corporation qualified by and
holding a valid certificate of authority from the state
insurance commissioner.
(e) Bonds and records required under this section are
official public records under the Public Records Act.